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Name of channel

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Foot Shaoyang

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GB Organ Fxn

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  1. Stores bile and excrete it to the intestines to aid digestion
  2. Maintains the free flow of qi together with the LV
  3. Rules courage, decision-making and judgment
  4. Controls the sinews
    LV – provides the blood to the sinew for nourishment
    GB – provides the Qi to the sinew for proper movement and agility
  5. Influences the quality and length of sleep- If GB def. waking up early in the morning and be unable to fall
    asleep again (Spiritual Axis ch. 43)
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GB organ pathology

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  1. Damp-heat in the LV/GB
    - Hypochondriac distension and pain
    - Bitter taste in the mouth
    - Poor appetite
    - Nausea, vomiting
    - Abdominal distension
    - Scanty and yellow urine
    - Jaundice
    - fever
    T – sticky, yellow coating P – wiry and rapid
  2. GB Def
    - Dizziness
    - Blurred vision
    - Nervousness
    - Timidity
    - Propensity to being easily startled
    - Lack of courage and initiative
    - Sighing
    T – pale or normal P - weak
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GB Channel Fxn/Inxn

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Disorder of the eyes (especially due to wind-heat or LV/GB heat)
Disorder of the ears (especially due to wind-heat or LV/GB heat)
Headaches (especially one-sided headaches affecting the temple region)
Disorders of the LV
– LV qi stagnation, LV fire, LV yang rising and LV wind affecting the course of
the GB channel (head, ears, eyes, chest , breast, lateral costal region) Phlegm disorders, scrofula and nodules
Clears damp-heat from the GB organ
Clears pathogenic factors from shaoyang level
Disorders of the spirit and ethereal soul (Hun)
- GB/LV fire
- GB qi di

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GB 1 Actions

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1- All eye problems
2- Eliminates internal Wind

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GB 1 L&N

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0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit

transverse insertion posteriorly 0.2 – 0.3 cun, or extend to connect with Tai yang

note: according to several modern texts, this point is contra- indicated to moxibustion

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GB 2 Actions

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1- Removes obstructions, alleves pain
(jaw, tooth, temporal, facial, wind-stroke)
2- Benefit ears, exp ext Wind, clear heat
(local point for ear issues caused by LV YR, Fire, W-H)

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GB 2 L&N

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anterior to the intertragic notch at the posterior border of the condyloid procesess of the mandible Locate with the mouth open.

slightly posterior insertion 0.5 – 1.0 cun. Needle with the mouth wide open. The patient may close the mouth after insertion.

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GB 3 Actions

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1- Elim. W and benefit ear
2- Activates chan, alleve pain

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GB 3 L&N

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in the front of the ear on the upper border of the zygomatic arch in the depression directly above ST 7

perpendicularly 0.3 – 0.5 cun.

caution: Deep needling is contraindicated traditionally.

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GB 4 Actions

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1- Eliminate wind, clear heat
2- Activate chan, alleve pain

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BG 4 L&N

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within the hairline of the temporal region at the junction of the upper 1⁄4 and lower 3⁄4 of the distance between ST 8 and GB 7

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun.

may be needled in any direction (in common with all points within the hairline) The direction should be decided according to the patient’s symptom.

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GB 5 Actions

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1- EW, CH
2- AC, AP

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BG 5 L&N

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within the hairline of the temporal region midway of the border line connecting ST 8 and GB 7

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 6 Actions

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1- Remove obstruction from chan
2- Benefit ear
3- EW, CH

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GB 6 L&N

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within the hairline at the junction of the lower 1⁄4 and upper 3⁄4 of the distance between ST 8 and GB 7

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 7 Actions

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GB 7 L&N

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directly above the posterior border of the pre-auricular hairline about one finger-breadth anterior to SJ 20

trans verse uinsertion 0.5 - 1.5 cun

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GB 8 L&N

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superior to the apex of the auricle 1.5 cun within the hairline

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun may be joined to Tai yang

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BG 9 L&N

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directly above the posterior border of the auricle 2 cun within the hairline about 0.5 cun posterior to GB 8

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 10 L&N

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posterior and superior to the mastoid process midway of the curve line drawn from GB 9 to GB 11

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 11 L&N

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posterior and superior to the mastoid process on the line connecting GB 10 and GB 12

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 12 L&N

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in the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process

oblique insertion 0.5 – 1.0 cun

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GB 13 L&N

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0.5 cun within the hairline of the forehead 3 cun lateral to DU 24

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 14 L&N

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on the forehead 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow

transverse insertion 0.5 – 0.8 cun inferiorly, or needle to connect with Yu yao

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GB 15 L&N

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directly above GB 14 0.5 cun within the hairline midway between DU 24 and ST 8

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 15 L&N

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directly above GB 14 0.5 cun within the hairline midway between DU 24 and ST 8

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 16 L&N

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1.5 cun posterior to GB 15 on the line connecting GB 15 and GB 20

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 17 L&N

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1.5 cun posterior to GB 16 on the line connecting GB 15 and GB 20

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 18 L&N

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1.5 cun posterior to GB 17 on the line connecting GB 15 and GB 20

transverse insertion 0.5 – 1.5 cun

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GB 21 Actions

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1-Reg Qi, ActCha, relax sinews, AllPa
2- TForm + lower phlegm and DissNod
3- Promotes lactation (EMPIRICAL POINT)
4- Promotes delivery from uterus

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GB 21 L&N

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Midway between DU 14 and acromion at the highest point of the shoulder
Posterior oblique insertion, 0.5 – 1.0 cun
caution:
1. perpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of
inducing a penumothorax
2. contraindicated in pregnancy

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GB 22 Actions

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1-Regulate Qi
of the chest, axilla and arm

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GB 22 L&N

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On the mid-axillary line when the arm is raised 3 cun below the axilla
Method:
Transverse-oblique insertion along the instercostal space, 0.5 – 1.0 cun
Caution:
deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax
Note:
according to several classical texts, this point is contraindicated for moxibustion

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GB 23 L&N

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1 cun anterior to GB 22 approximately at the level with the nipple
Method:
Transverse-oblique insertion along the instercostal space, 0.5 – 1.0 cun
Caution:
Deep or perpendicular needling may induce a pneumothorax

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GB 23 Actions

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1- Unbinds chest/lower rebellion
2- Regulate Qi in SanJiao

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GB 24 Actions

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1- Promotes Fxn of LV and GB
-Reg LV qi
-Resolve damp-heat
-Lowers rebellious Qi, harmonize MJ

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GB 24 L&N

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GB 25 L&N

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GB 25 Actions

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1- Tonifies KD and regulates water passages
2- Fortifies splee, fortifies intestines
3- Strengthens lumbar region

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GB 26 L&N

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GB 26 Actions

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1- Regulates dai mai, drains damp
2- Regulate menses, stop leucorrhea
3- AC, AP

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GB 27 L&N

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GB 27 Actions

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Also regulates Dai Mai
Regulates LJ, TForm Stag

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GB 28 L&N

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GB 28 Actions

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Exactly the same as GB 27

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GB 29 N&L

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GB 29 Actions

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AC, AP
Benefits hip joint

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GB 30 L&N

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GB 30 Actions

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AC, AP
Benefit hip joint and leg
Dispel W-D

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GB 31 L&N

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GB 31 Actions

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El Wind
Alleviates itching
AC, AP

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GB 32 L&N

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GB 32 Actions

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Expel Wind, Damp and Cold
AC, AP

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GB 33 L&N

56
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GB 33 Actions

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Relaxes sinews, benefits joints

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