GB 28 — Wéi Dào (维道) — Linking Path
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1. Overview
GB 28 — Wéi Dào (维道) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Linking Path, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use GB 28 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
0.5 cun anterior to GB-27 Wushu.
3. Actions
- Regulates the Dai channel
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
- Transforms Stagnation
4. Indications
- Uterine prolapse
- Irregular menstruation
- Leukorrhea
- No pleasure in eating
- Adnexitis
- Pain of Intestinal hernia
- Colitis
- Ascites
- Lower back pain
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
GB 28 Wéi Dào (Linking Path) is classified as: Meeting point with the Dai channel. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GB 28 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Back pain, Constipation. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
