Location
Hip, depression lateral to greater trochanter, lying lateral
Needling Depth
1.5–2.5 cun
Deep needling — confirm anatomy first.
Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.
Anatomy & Safe Needling
Structure: Hip, near sciatic nerve
Risk: Nerve
Method: 1.5–2.5 cun; stop on sciatica-like pain.
Acupressure Self-Use
Indications: Sciatica, Hip pain, Lateral thigh pain
Technique: Lie on the side; press the hip depression at the trochanter.
Duration: 2–3 min
Classic sciatica point on the Gallbladder channel.
Trigger-Point Link
Gluteus Medius — referred to Outer thigh and hip; pain sleeping on the side.
Piriformis — referred to Down the back of the thigh; can compress the sciatic nerve.
Appears in Formulas
Gallbladder Meridian Flow
Wood · Yang · peak 11 PM–1 AMQi flowing along the Gallbladder — direction of animation reflects channel flow.
My notes on GB 30