GB Channel Point Actions Flashcards
Where does the GB channel begin?
Outer canthus of the eye
Why does the GB channel affect mental/emotional issues?
Because points are throughout the head
When you think of the location of the GB channel, think of…
the sides of the body
GB channel connects with the following zang fu
GB & LV
Treats disorders of the
eyes, ears, liver
Will see a lot of ____ signs on the GB channel
LV
Will see a lot of ________ symptoms
Damp Heat
Characteristic associated with GB
Decisiveness or Indecisiveness
A favorite for Sciatica, Lower Back Pain, Menstruation issues
Girdling Vessel / DaiMai
This point activates the DaiMai points
GB-41
This point is influential for sinews/muscles/tendons
GB-34
This point is influential for Marrow
GB-39
GB-1
Local point for EYES/vision (pain & disorders)
Temporal headache
GB-2
Ear - pain & disorders*
Clears Wind & Heat
Jaw disorders*
TMJ* & Stroke
GB-3
Ear disorders
Headache
Close to ST-7
Caution: deep needling
GB-7
Know location only
1 cun above SJ-20
GB-8
Temporal HA - thread at point in direction of HA Alcohol Intoxication (hangover point)* Harmonizes ST & diaphragm, alleviates vomiting
GB-9
Clears GB Heat - HA, Pain in area
Calms Spirit - Fright palpitations, Epilepsy, Madness
Location Only
GB-10
Local point
Pain in that area
GB-12
Pin Yin
WanGu
Mastoid Process
GB-12
Stroke symptoms* Eliminates (Int & Ext) Wind Alleviates Pain - head (HA), jaw & neck Ear Infection symptoms Calms Spirit - mania, insomnia (know reasons)
GB-13
Eliminates Wind (stroke) Resolves Phlegm Treats Epilepsy* Headaches* Mental/Emotional*
Points called “The Crown” for Mental/Emotional
ST-8, GB-13, GB-15, DU-24
.5 cun within the hairline
GB-14
Primarily Local point for Eyes
Stroke symptoms
Inability to Warm with sweater
Benefits head, nose, eyes