# GB26 Daimai (Girdle Vessel) – Gallbladder Meridian

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Location: Directly below lr13 (zhangmen) at the crossing point of the vertical line through free end of the 11th rib and horizontal line through umbilicus.

Cautions: No specific contraindications.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/gb26

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Benefit Regulate Dai Mai, Benefit Regulate Damp, Vaginal Discharge, Vaginal Discharge, Pain, Irregular Periods, Period / Menstruation Irregular, Regulate Dai Mai, Regulate Damp, Channel Stagnation, Channel Stagnation

## Most often selected alongside GB26

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- CV12 (Stomach Centre) – 31 protocols
- ST25 (Celestial Pivot) – 30 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 28 protocols
- CV06 (Sea Of Qi) – 23 protocols
- SP15 (Great Horizontal) – 21 protocols
- SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) – 19 protocols
- CV04 (Original Qi Gate) – 18 protocols
- ST40 (Abundant Bulge) – 15 protocols

## Protocols using GB26

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Low Back, Low Back Chronic Pain | ST04, ST36, SP13, SP14, BL23, BL24, BL25, BL37, BL40, GB12, GB26, GB30, GB34, GB41, GV03, GV04, GV05, GV24, GV26 | 42 days | doi:10.1186/1471-2474-11-118 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity, Overweight | ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP15, GB26, CV06, CV12 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1458-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hypertension, Obesity Abdominal, Hyperglycemia, Insulin Resistance, Dyslipidemia, Metabolic Syndrome | ST21, ST25, ST36, SP15, GB26, CV05, CV10, CV12 | 84 days | doi:10.1155/2017/8598210 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity Abdominal, Bmi Elevated, Waist Circumference Elevated | ST25, ST28, ST40, SP15, GB26, CV12 | 56 days | doi:10.1155/2019/9714313 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Overweight, Obesity Simple, Bmi Elevated | LI04, LI11, ST21, ST24, ST25, ST26, ST27, ST28, ST32, ST34, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, ST44, SP04, SP06, SP09, SP14, SP15, SP16, BL20, BL21, TB06, GB26, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV07, CV09, CV10, CV12, CV13 | 30 days | doi:10.1155/2020/2367610 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Overweight, Waist Circumference Elevated, Obesity Central | ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP15, GB26, CV06, CV12 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03367-2 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Diastasis Recti Abdominis, Abdominal Wall Separation, Postpartum Abdominal, Diastasis-recti Postpartum | ST25, GB26, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12 | 14 days | doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.1003361 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anorectal Pain, Rectal Pain, Anorectal Bloating, Defecation Disorder | ST36, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL34, BL35, BL57, GB26, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV01, GV20 | 60 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000035462 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Constipation, Obesity Abdominal, Defecation Impaired | ST22, ST25, ST28, GB26, CV04, CV12 | 56 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.201042 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Dysmenorrhea, Acne, Obesity Abdominal, PCOS, Anovulation | ST25, BL23, BL32, GB26 | 84 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230575 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity, Obesity Abdominal, Overweight, Waist Circumference Elevated, Obesity Central | ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP15, GB26, CV06, CV12 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04340-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity Abdominal, Dyslipidemia, Waist Circumference Elevated, Waist Circumference Increased | ST24, ST25, ST28, ST36, SP06, SP14, SP15, GB26, CV09, CV12 | 56 days | doi:10.2147/DMSO.S551806 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity Abdominal | ST21, ST24, ST25, ST26, ST28, SP15, GB26, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV10, CV12 | 1 days | doi:10.1111/jocd.70718 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysmenorrhea Primary, Abdominal Pain, Lower Back Pain, Menstrual Pain | LI04, LI10, ST36, SP06, SP15, HT07, PC06, GB26, LV03 | 30 days | doi:10.5935/1518-0557.20180083 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Sweating, Depression, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Menopause Perimenopause, Mood Disturbance | ST24, ST25, SP06, SP15, HT07, BL62, KD06, GB13, GB26, LV03, LV14, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV10, CV12, GV24 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity Abdominal | ST24, ST25, ST36, SP15, GB26, CV12 | – | doi:10.1016/j.wjam.2025.06.008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Spleen Deficiency, Obesity Simple, Spleen Deficiency Damp Obstruction, Dampness-obstruction | LI04, LI11, ST25, ST28, ST36, SP06, SP14, TB06, GB26, LV03, CV06, CV12 | 24 days | doi:10.27253/d.cnki.gnjzu.2025.000776 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Spleen Deficiency, Obesity Abdominal, Dampness Accumulation, Spleen Deficiency With Dampness Accumulation | ST25, ST28, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP14, SP15, GB26, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12 | 56 days | doi:10.26922/d.cnki.ganzc.2025.000566 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lumbar Pain, Lower Limb Pain, Lower Limb Numbness | ST26, SP11, BL21, GB26, GB27 | – | doi:10.13192/j.issn.1000-1719.2023.05.059 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity Abdominal | ST36, GB26, CV12 | – | doi:10.27253/d.cnki.gnjzu.2025.000631 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lumbar Pain, Lumbar Disc Herniation, Radiculopathy Lower Limb | GB26, GB27, GB28 | 14 days | doi:10.27674/d.cnki.gcyku.2024.001419 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vaginal Discharge Red, Leukorrhea Red | SP06, BL23, BL30, GB26, CV03, CV04, CV06 | – | doi:10.19621/j.cnki.11-3555/r.2021.0819 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Restlessness Insomnia, Infertility Diminished-ovarian-reserve | ST36, SP06, HT07, BL23, BL25, BL32, BL62, KD03, KD12, KD16, GB13, GB26, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV20, GV24 | 84 days | doi:10.2147/IJWH.S553524 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Infertility, Ovarian Cysts, PCOS, Insulin Resistance | ST25, ST36, ST40, KD12, GB13, GB26, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV20, GV24, XC01 | – | doi:10.3389/fmicb.2025.1730714 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Low Back Pain, Low-back Pain, Diastasis Recti Abdominis, Diastasis-recti Postpartum | ST36, SP15, BL23, GB26, CV06, CV12 | 14 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230626-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity, Overweight, Phlegm-dampness | ST24, ST25, ST28, ST40, SP15, GB26 | 56 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240610-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anorectal Pain | ST36, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL34, BL35, BL57, GB26, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV01, GV20 | 60 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000035462 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity, Overweight, Phlegm-dampness | ST24, ST25, ST28, ST40, SP15, BL13, BL17, BL20, BL23, BL25, GB26, XB03 | 56 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240610-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Infertility Female, PCOS, Infertility Ivf | ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP09, BL23, BL25, BL32, BL53, KD03, KD12, GB13, GB26, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV20, GV24, XC01 | 8 days | doi:10.3389/fmicb.2025.1730714 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Poor Ovarian Response, Infertility Ivf | ST25, ST36, SP10, KD12, GB26, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV20, XC01 | – | doi:10.3389/fcell.2026.1756473 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity Central | ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP15, GB26, CV06, CV12 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04340-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vaginal Discharge, Vaginal Discharge | ST28, ST36, SP03, SP06, SP09, KD03, GB26, GB41, CV06 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Absent Periods, Obesity, Acne, PCOS, Oligomenorrhea, Hirsutism | LI04, ST25, ST36, ST40, SP04, SP06, SP08, SP09, SP10, SP15, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL23, BL32, KD03, KD12, GB26, CV04, CV12 | 84 days | Yu LQ, Liao YJ, Wu HA, Zhao JM, Wu LY, Shi Y, Fang JQ. Effects of electroacupuncture and Chinese kidney-nourishing medicine on polycystic ovary syndrome in obese patients. J Tradit Chin Med 2013; 33(3): 287-293 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Obesity Abdominal | ST20, ST21, ST25, ST28, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, SP09, SP11, TB06, TB13, GB26, LV03, LV09, CV04, CV06, CV12 | 90 days | SUN Hong. Relation between Treatment Course and Therapeutic Effects of Acupuncture for Female Obesity of Different Types. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 258-261 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Obesity Symmetrical | ST20, ST21, ST25, ST28, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, SP09, SP11, TB06, TB13, GB26, LV03, LV09, CV04, CV06, CV12 | 90 days | SUN Hong. Relation between Treatment Course and Therapeutic Effects of Acupuncture for Female Obesity of Different Types. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(4): 258-261 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Obesity | ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP15, GB26, CV06, CV12 | – | Acupuncture for Body Weight Control. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02516878 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Obesity Abdominal | ST24, ST25, ST28, ST36, SP06, SP14, SP15, GB26, CV09, CV12 | 56 days | Efficacy of Electro-acupuncture for Abdominal Obesity: Study for a Randomized Controlled Trial. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04957134 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Fracture Chest Pain, Fracture Abdomen Pain | GB24, GB25, GB26, LV13, LV14, CV16, CV17, CV18, CV19 | – | 백승원 et al.. 골절에 침 치료를 적용한 2013년 이후 증례보고 문헌고찰. 한방재활의학과학회지, 2021 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Obesity Abdominal, Obesity Central | ST24, ST25, ST36, SP15, GB26, CV12 | – | Unnamed CNKI record, 2025 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Lumbar Pain, Lumbar Disc Herniation | GB26 | 28 days | 邓越王世广 王桂玲毛雪文周小平杨怡姚金李明娜. 带脉穴透刺法治疗腰椎间盘突出症的临床效果. 中国医药导报 ., 2019 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Obesity Abdominal, Obesity Central | ST24, ST25, ST36, SP15, GB26, CV12 | – | 沈佳欣黄天韵郝舟彭广彬马玥樱吴焕淦 包春辉. 基于数据挖掘技术探析近十年针灸治疗成人中心性肥胖的腧穴优选与配伍规律（英文） OA. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion ., 2025 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Obesity | ST24, ST25, ST26, ST28, BL23, BL25, BL28, GB26, CV04, CV06, CV07, CV08, CV09, CV12, XB07 | 60 days | Zhang Xiaozhe. A Clinical Survey of Acupuncture Slimming. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2008; 28(2): 139-147 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Qi Stagnation, Stasis Blood, Paralysis (infant), Benefit Regulate Yin, Benefit Regulate Wei, Paralysis Abdominal, Qi Stagnation, Stasis Blood, Paralysis (infant), Benefit Regulate Yin, Benefit Regulate Wei, Paralysis Abdominal | ST21, ST25, GB26, CV04 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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