Weidao GB28: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature:
Wei: maintain Dao: passage
Weidao is the coinciding point of the gallbladder meridian and the Belt Vessel (Daimai), which encircle and restrains all the meridians.
Point: GB28
Chinese Name: 維道
Name: Weidao
English Name/Meaning: Linking Path
Pinyin: wéi dào
Han Geul 한글: yu do 유도
Romaji: yui dō
Vietnamese: Duy đạo
Location:
Anterior and inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine, 0.5 cun anterior and inferior to Wushu (GB27).
Functions of weidao:
- Regulates Daimai and uterus.
- Regulates Liver qi.
- Strengthens lower back and invigorates kidney.
- Regulates dampness in the lower burner.
Indications:
- Reproductive disorders: leucorrhoea, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, hernia.
- Urinary problems: Burning micturition, painful urination.
- Local problems: Lower back pain, hypochondriac pain, constipation.
Method:
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Remarks:
Meeting point of Gallbladder and Daimai.
