Fengshi (GB31)
Fengshi (GB31), “Wind Market”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 31 of the 44 on the channel. Dispels Wind, unblocks the channel and strengthens the leg.
Location
On the lateral thigh, where the tip of the middle finger reaches when standing with the arm at the side, 7 cun above the popliteal crease.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind, unblocks the channel and strengthens the leg. Key Wind point for the lower body.
Traditional indications
- Sciatica
- Leg weakness
- Hemiplegia
- Generalized itching
- Urticaria
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- BL36 Chengfu (Bladder): Leg weakness, Sciatica
- BL37 Yinmen (Bladder): Leg weakness, Sciatica
- BL54 Zhibian (Bladder): Leg weakness, Sciatica
- BL57 Chengshan (Bladder): Sciatica
- BL58 Feiyang (Bladder): Leg weakness
- GV3 Yaoyangguan (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Sciatica
Point profile
- Code
- GB31
- Pinyin name
- Fēng Shì
- Characters
- 风市
- Translation
- Wind Market
- Meridian
- Gallbladder
- Element
- Wood
- Topics
- Leg, Wind
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
