LOCATION
8 cun posterior to Zhangmen(LR13), at the junction of the vertical line of the free end of the 11th rib and the horizontal line of the umbilicus.
Features
Crossing Point of Gallbladder meridian and Dai Vessel.
Body Inches (cun)
Each person has his/her own personal body inches.
One cun is equal to the width of the Knuckle of the thumb.
Nerves, vascular
The twelfth intercostal nerve, intercostal artery and vein.
Indication
Menalgia，dripping wet，vaginal discharge，leukorrhea，colic，caused by kidney insufficiency，，hysteroptosis，pelvic inflammatory disease. GB 26, GB 27 & GB 28 are all useful points on the Dai Mai meridian which influences the GB, KI, Chong Mai, CV & GV Meridians. GB 26 is most useful for women’s issues – leukorrhea from any etiology, gynecological disorders, prolapses, infertility. Menstrual related pains, cramping, bloating a/or migraines. Local point for the lower back and waist.
Combinations
Menalgia，dripping wet: GB 26 & GB 43.
Vaginal discharge，leukorrhea：GB 26 & CV 04 & CV 06 & SP 06 & BL 30 & PC 05.
穴位
側腹部第十一肋游離端(章門)直下一寸八分，與臍相平處。
特點
奇經八脈之一。
同身寸
針灸取穴比量法。出自《千金要方》。
是指以患者本人體表的某些部位折定分寸，
作为量取穴位的長度單位。
穴區神經血管
第十二肋間神經，肋間動、靜脈。
適應症
婦人少腹堅痛，月水不通，赤白帶下，腰腹縱，疝痛，腎虛，子宮脫垂，盆腔炎。
穴位配伍療法
小腹堅痛、月水不通: 1.帶脈 2.俠溪
腎氣衝心：1.關元 2.帶脈
赤白帶下：1.帶脈 2.關元 3.氣海 4.三陰交 5.白環俞 6.間使