Riyue Point (GB-24 / Sun and Moon, also known as Shenguang)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Riyue (GB-24 / Sun and Moon). Learn its benefits for hiccups, nausea, acid reflux, chest pain, and jaundice – the Gallbladder Mu-Front point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Hiccups, nausea, acid regurgitation, chest fullness with hypochondriac pain, jaundice, vomiting, and abdominal distension.
Precise Location
On the chest, in the 7th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Location Method
Sit upright or lie supine. Directly below the nipple, in the 7th intercostal space (approximately 3 intercostal spaces below the nipple), 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline – firm pressure produces a distinct sore and distending sensation.
Massage Method
① Massage: Press and knead with the thumb. ② Moxibustion: Apply mild-warm moxa stick. Press and knead Riyue with the thumb about 200 times, or for 3–5 minutes daily, to treat chest fullness with hypochondriac pain and acid regurgitation. Therapeutic actions: Soothes the liver and benefits the gallbladder, regulates qi and harmonizes the stomach, and descends rebellious qi and stops vomiting.
Compatibility
Hypochondriac distension with pain: Combine with Zhigou (TE-6) and Qiuxu (GB-40). Hiccups, nausea, and acid regurgitation: Combine with Neiguan (PC-6), Zhongwan (RN-12), and Zusanli (ST-36). Jaundice: Combine with Yanglingquan (GB-34), Danshu (BL-19), and Zhiyang (GV-9). Chest fullness with hypochondriac pain: Combine with Tanzhong (RN-17) and Yanglingquan (GB-34).
Efficacy & Actions
This point belongs to the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian and is the Mu-Front point of the Gallbladder, as well as the meeting point of the Gallbladder Meridian and the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian. It soothes the liver and benefits the gallbladder, regulates qi and harmonizes the stomach, and descends rebellious qi and stops vomiting. It is a commonly used key point for treating gallbladder and digestive system disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Ri" refers to the sun and yang; "Yue" refers to the moon and yin. As the Mu-Front point of the Gallbladder – the Gallbladder corresponds to Wood and spring, when the sun and moon meet – hence the name Riyue (Sun and Moon). It is also known as "Shenguang."
