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