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GB28 · 足少阳胆经

Weidao wéi dào · 维道

Location. On the lateral aspect of the abdomen, anteroinferior to the anterior superior iliac spine, 0.5 cun anteroinferior to GB27.

Category. Crossing point with the Belt Vessel 交会穴(带脉)

"Weidao" means the way that binds or holds, and it is grouped in classical lists with GB26 and GB27 as the Belt Vessel crossings along the Gallbladder line. The name describes the vessel's course, not an effect.

定位。在侧腹部,当髂前上棘的前下方,五枢前下0.5寸。

特定穴。Crossing point with the Belt Vessel 交会穴(带脉)

「维道」意为维系之路。古典文献将其与带脉、五枢同列,为胆经上带脉交会的三穴之一。穴名记经脉维系之走行,不涉及疗效。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Over the lower abdominal wall near the iliac spine and the inguinal region. Classical texts describe shallow needling in this area. Practitioner skill, not a self-care technique.

Other points on the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder

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