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Acupuncture Points on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang

Meeting Point of the Gallbladder, Sanjiao and Stomach Channels

Actions:

Eliminates wind and clears heat
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Indications:

Migraine, vertigo, tinnitus, pain in the outer canthus, toothache, convulsion, epilepsy.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: In the temporal region, within the hairline, one quarter of the distance between Touwei ST-8 and Qubin GB-7.
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Within the hairline of the temporal region, at the junction of the upper 1/4 and lower 3/4 of the distance between Touwei (ST-8) and Qubin (GB-7).

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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