GB Channel Flashcards
GB 1
L: 0.5 cun lateral to the outer can thus, in the depression on the lateral side of the orbital margin.
A: clears heat, benefits the eyes
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch posteriorly or toward Taiyang.
GB 2
L: Anterior to the intertragic notch, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible. This point is located with the mouth open.
A: Benefits the ears, clears heat
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.5-1.0 inch with the mouth open during insertion. Moxibustion not indicated. N: Facial nerve.
C: Superficial temporal artery and vein.
GB 3
L: Anterior to the ear, on the upper border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression directly superior to St 7.
A: benefits the ears, relieves pain.
M: Puncture perpendicular 0.3-0.5 inch.
GB 4
L: 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.
A: expels interior wind, relieves pain.
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.
GB 5
L: Within the hairline of the temporal region, midway on the line between St 8 and GB 7.
A: Subdues Liver Yang
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.
GB 6
L: Within the hairline, at the junction of the lower 1/4 and upper 3/4 of the distance between ST 8 and GB 7.
A: Benefits the ears, subdues Liver Yang
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.
GB 7
L: Within the hairline, about one finger-breadth anterior to TW 20.
A: Clears heat, relieves pain.
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.
GB 8
L: 1.5 cun superior to the apex of the ear, where a depression in palpable.
A: benefits the ears, relieves pain
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.
GB 9
L: 0.5 cun posterior to GB 8, where a depression is palpable.
A: Subdues Liver Yang, clears heat in the head.
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.
GB 10
L: Posterior and superior to the mastoid process, at the meeting of the upper 1/3 and lower 2/3 of the curved line drawn from GB 9 to GB 12. A: - M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch. C: Posterior auricular artery and vein.
GB 11
L: Posterior and superior to the mastoid process, at the meeting of the upper 2/3 and lower 1/3 of the
curved line drawn from GB 9 to GB 12.
A: Subdues Liver Yang, removes obstructions from the throat
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.
GB 12
L: In the depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.
A: calms the mind, and relieves pain.
M: Puncture oblique 0.5-1.0 inch inferiorly.
N: Lesser occipital nerve.
C: Posterior auricular artery and vein.
GB 13
L: 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 3 cun lateral to the midline (GV 24). This point is at the meeting of
the lateral 1/3 and medial 2/3 of the curved line from GV 24 to St 8.
A: Calms the mind, expels wind
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.
GB 14
L: On the forehead, 1 cun directly superior to the midpoint of the eyebrow or centre of the pupil.
A: Expels wind, benefits the eyes.
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-0.8 inch inferiorly or connect with Yuyao.
GB 15
L: 0.5 cun within the hairline, directly superior to GB 14, midway between GV 24 and St 8.
A: benefits the eyes, calms the mind.
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.
C: Frontal artery and vein.
GB 16
L: 2 cun posterior to anterior hairline, on the curved line joining GB 15 and GB 20.
A: opens the nose.
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.
GB 17
L: 3.5 cun posterior to anterior hairline, on the curved line joining GB 15 and GB 20.
A: -
M: Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-1.5 inch.