GB 16-20 Flashcards
GB 16 Location
On the head, 1.5 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head
GB 16 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 16 Actions
Benefits the eyes, eliminates wind & alleviates pain
GB 17 Location
On the head, 2.5 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head
GB 17 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 17 Actions
- Benefits the head and alleviates pain; pacifies the Stomach
GB 17 Indications
Headaches
Dizziness
Nausea from neurological issues
Localized headaches
GB 18 Location
On the head, 4 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head
GB 18 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 18 Action
- Benefits the head and alleviates pain
- Benefits the nose and descends Lung Qi
GB 19 Location
On the head and on the level of the upper border of the external occipital protuberance or Du17, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head
GB 19 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 19 Actions
- Benefits the head and alleviates pain
- Pacifies wind and clears the sense organs
GB 19 Indications
Occipital region is visual cortex
Headaches/ migraines
GB 20 Location
In the depression between the upper portion of m. sternocleidomastoideus and m. trapezius, on the same level with Du16
GB 20 Needling
0.5 - 0.8 inch towards the tip of the nose
GB 20 Actions
- Eliminates wind
- Benefits the head and eyes and clears the sense organs
- Activates the channel and alleviates pain
GB 20 Indications
Internal and external wind
Stiff neck, chills, fever, vertigo, dizzy
Face, throat
Occipital headaches
Hypertension – yang rising
Neck, shoulder, upper back
GB 20 Cautions
deeper needling may damage the spinal cord
UB 10 action (like 20)
Regulates qi and pacifies wind
Benefits head and sensory orifices
Calms the spirit
ACAP
UB 7 Actions (like 18)
Benefits and regulates nose
Clears the head
