The Gallbladder Meridian of Foot - Shaoyang originates from the outer canthus ( Tongziliao, G 1 ) , ascends to the corner of the forehead ( Hanyan, G 4 ) , then curves downward to the retroauricular region ( Fengchi, G 20 ) and runs along the side of the neck in front of the Sanjiao Meridian of Hand - Shaoyang to the shoulder . Turning back, it traverses and passes behind the Sanjiao Meridian of Hand - Shaoyang down to the supraclavicular fossa . The retroauricular branch arises from the relroauricular region and enters the ear. It then comes out and passes the preauricular region to the posterior aspect of the outer canthus . The branch arising from the outer canthus runs downward to Daying ( S 5 ) and meets the Sanjiao Meridian of Hand - Shaoyang in the infraorbital region . Then, passing through Jiache ( S 6 ) , it descends to the neck and enters the supraclavicular fossa where it meets the main meridian . From there it further descends into the chest , passes through the diaphragm to connect with the liver and enters its pertaining organ, the gallbladder . Then it runs inside the hypochondriac region , comes out from the lateral side of the lower abdomen near the femoral artery at the inguinal region . From there it runs superficially along the margin of the pubic hair and goes transversely into the hip region ( Huantiao, G 30 ) . The straight portion of the channel runs downward from the supraclavicular Fossa , passes in front of the axilla along the lateral aspect of the chest and through the free ends of the floating ribs to the hip region where it meets the previous branch . Then it descends along the lateral aspect of the thigh to the lateral side of the knee . Going further downward along the anterior aspect of the Fibula all the way to its lower end ( Xuanzhong, G 39 ) , it reaches the anterior aspect of the external malleolus . It then follows the dorsum of the foot to the lateral side of the tip of the 4th toe ( Foot - Qiaoyin G 44 ) . The branch of the dorsum of the foot springs from Foot - Linqi ( G 41 ) , runs between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones to the distal portion of the great toe and terminates at its hairy region ( Dadun, Liv 1 ) , where it links with the Liver Meridian of Foot - Jueyin . Symptoms: Disharmony of the Bladder Meridian can lead to problems of TCM bladder dysfunction. It is often related to symptoms caused by external pernicious influences (outside influences that cause disease such as cold, wind, fire, dampness, dryness and summer heat). Because the Tai Yang Meridian is considered the most exterior, it is the first meridian to be invaded if there is any external attack. Therefore, its disharmony can cause symptoms such as difficult urination, incontinence, painful eyes, runny nose, nose bleeding and nasal congestion. Pain in the head, neck, back, groin and buttock areas indicate disharmony in the Bladder Meridian pathway.Main indications: Acupuncture points in this meridian are indicated for diseases in the head, neck, eyes, back, groin and lower limbs as well as certain and mental illnesses. They are also recommended for symptoms along the meridian pathway.
