GB 11-15 Flashcards
GB 11 Location
Posterior and superior to the mastoid process, at the junction of middle third and lower third of the curved line connecting GB9 and GB12
GB 11 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 11 Action
- Clears the head and benefits the sense organs
- Activates the channel and alleviates pain
GB 11 Indication
Treats lower body
Sinew/bone taxation – steaming bone
GB 12 Location
In the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
GB 12 Needling
Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 12 Action
- Eliminates wind, benefits the head and alleviates pain
- Calms the spirit
GB 12 Indication
Treat lower body
Tension headaches
Sleep
GB 13 Location
0.5 cun within the hairline of the forehead, 3 cun lateral to Du24
GB 13 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 13 Action
- Eliminates wind, resolves phlegm & treats epilepsy
GB 13 Indication
Mostly used for epilepsy
Right side- anxiety/ depression
Left side- ADD/ADHD
GB 14 Location
On the forehead, directly above the pupil, 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow
GB 14 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 14 Action
- Eliminates wind, benefits the head & alleviates pain
- Benefits the eyes
GB 14 Indication
Intersects with ST and LI for frontal yangming headaches
Memory
GB 15 Location
On the head, directly above the pupil and 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline, at the midpoint of the line connecting Du24 and ST8
GB 15 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 15 Actions
- Eliminates wind, benefits the head & alleviates pain
- Benefits the nose and eyes
GB 15 Indication
Lacrimation
Nose disorders
Manic depression
Frustration to point of tears
