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
GB 10 Location
Posterior and superior to the mastoid process, at the junction of the middle third and upper third of the curve line connecting GB9 and GB12
GB 10 Needling
Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch
GB 10 Action
- Clears the head and benefits the neck region
- Activates the channel and alleviates pain
GB 10 Indication
Goiter
Stiffness/ swelling
