GB 6-10 Flashcards
GB 6 Location
Within the hairline, at the junction of the lower 1/4 and upper 3/4 of the distance between ST8 & GB7
GB 6 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 6 Action
- Expel wind & clear heat, activate the channel & alleviate pain
GB 6 Indication
Help with speech
Over brocas area of brain
GB 7 Location
On the head at the crossing point of the vertical posterior border of the temple and horizontal line through the ear apex
GB 7 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 7 Action
- Eliminates wind and benefits the mouth and jaw
GB 8 Location
Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline
GB 8 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 8 Action
- Eliminates wind, benefits the head and alleviates pain
- Harmonizes the diaphragm & Stomach and alleviates vomiting
- Treats alcohol intoxication
GB 8 Indication
Vomit from cold and phlegm
One sided headache
Migraines
Addiction
GB 9 Location
Directly above the posterior border of the auricle, 2 cun within the hairline, about 0.5 cun posterior to GB8
GB 9 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 9 Action
- Clears Gall Bladder channel heat
- Calms the spirit and pacifies fright
GB 9 Indication
Speech
Neurological spasms
Disharmony of head and body like WOS
Arch back with weeping with GB9 and GB 20