The Bladder Meridian of Fool - Taiyang starts from the inner canthus ( Jingming, B1 ) . Ascending to the forehead , it joins the Du Meridian at the vertex ( Baihui, Du 20 ) , where a branch arises, running to the temple . The straight portion of the meridian enters and communicates with the brain from the vertex . It then emerges and bifurcates to descend along the posterior aspect of the neck . Running downward alongside the medial aspect of the scapula region and parallel to the vertebral column , it reaches the lumbar region , where it enters the body cavity via the paravertebral muscle to connect with the kidney and join its pertaining organ, the bladder. The branch of the lumber region descends through the gluteal region and ends in the popliteal fossa . The branch from the posterior aspect of the neck runs straight downward along the medial border of the scapula . Passing through the gluteal region ( Huantiao, B30 ) downward along the lateral aspect of the thigh , it meets the preceding branch descending from the lumbar region in the popliteal fossa . From there it descends to the leg and further to the posterior aspect of the external malleolus . Then, running along the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone, it reaches the lateral side of the tip of the little toe ( Zhiyin, B67 ) , where it links with the Kidney Meridian of Foot - Shaoyin Symptoms: In TCM, the gall bladder is closely related to the liver. Hence, the disharmony of the Gall Bladder Meridian causes symptoms such as a bitter taste in the mouth, dizziness, headache, and pain at the outer angle of the eyelids. Pain along the meridian pathway such as in the axilla (armpit), chest, lower chest, buttocks and the lateral side of the lower limbs can also indicate a disorder of the Gall Bladder Meridian.Main indications: Acupuncture points in this meridian are indicated for ailments of the eyes, ears, pharynx (throat), and lateral side of the head in addition to mental illness and fever. They are also recommended for symptoms along the meridian's pathway.
