Weidao GB28: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Weidao is the coinciding point of the gallbladder meridian and the Belt Vessel (Daimai), which encircle and restrains all the meridians.
Weidao-GB28

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.

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