GB 36 — Wài Qiū (外丘) — Outer Hill
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1. Overview
GB 36 — Wài Qiū (外丘) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Outer Hill, 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 36 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the lateral aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, at the anterior border of the fibula. Note: the distance between the tip of the lateral malleolus and the popliteal crease is 16 cun; locate this point 1 cun distal to the midpoint of this line.
3. Actions
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Clears Heat
- Detoxifies poison
- Calms muscle spasms
4. Indications
- Distention of the chest and lateral costal region
- Pigeon chest in children
- Headache
- Mania
- Abdominal pain
- Rabies
- Pain in the thigh
- Paralysis of the lower limb
- Spasm of the ankle or calf
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 36 Wài Qiū (Outer Hill) is classified as: Xi-Cleft point. 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 36 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache. 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.
