GB 41 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Foot Overlooking Tears
• Pinyin Name: Zu Lin Qi
• Chinese Character: 足臨泣

GB 41 Clinical Usages

• Moves LV Qi - menstrual/breast disorders, distal point for headaches (lateral or migraines - classical mentioned for occipital or vertex).
• As the name indicates - "foot overlooking tears," useful for eye problems, redness, swelling and lacrimation issues, tearing, excessive lacrimation.
• Local point for lateral foot issues - pain, cramping

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