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#124 - How to Use the 44 Acupuncture Points of the Gallbladder Meridian

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#124 - How to Use the 44 Acupuncture Points of the Gallbladder Meridian
May 20, 2026
Clara Cohen

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The Gallbladder channel is one of the most clinically powerful (and often underutilized) channels in Chinese medicine.

In this episode, I am breaking down the Gallbladder meridian and its 44 acupuncture points, exploring its role in decision-making, courage, musculoskeletal health, and Shaoyang dynamics. From its zigzagging pathway across the body to its deep connection with the Liver, this is your go-to clinical guide to mastering the GB channel.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 • The key functions of the Gallbladder in TCM (qi movement, tendons/ligaments, bile, and emotional balance)

 • The full channel pathway, including branches to the ear, Dai Mai, and Liver connection via GB41

 • Must-know clinical points like GB34, GB37, GB40–41, and GB44 for pain, headaches, hormones, and more

 • How to treat common conditions like migraines, Bell’s palsy, TMJ, insomnia, hypertension, and when to use caution (e.g. GB21 in pregnancy)

If you want to sharpen your channel theory and elevate your point selection, this episode will make the Gallbladder meridian clinically clear and immediately usable. 💜

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