GB 34

Gallbladder 34 In the depression in front of and below the head of the fibula bone.

Functions and Common Usage

  • Calf muscle atrophy 
  • Contraction of foot tendons 
  • Hemiplegia 
  • Hypertension associated with the Liver imbalances 
  • Knee pain 
  • Regulates the liver and gallbladder 
  • Relaxes the tendons to relieve muscle spasms 
  • Rib pain 
  • Sciatica 
  • Stress relief

Clinical Notes

This point is used to treat any problem with tendons. It is also used to treat stress, because it treats the Liver, which is associated with stress in Chinese medicine.


GB 35

Located 7 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus (ankle bone on the outside of the leg).

Functions and Common Usage

Treats pain on the Gallbladder meridian, relaxes the tendons, treats knee pain, and treats gastrocnemius muscle problems. The gastrocnemius muscles are on the back of the calf.