Acupuncture Points on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang
- Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels
Eliminates wind, benefits the head and alleviates painHarmonizes the diaphragm and Stomach and alleviates vomiting Treats alcohol intoxication
Migraine, vertigo, vomiting, infantile convulsion.
Where is GB-08 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 427): In the temporal region, in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the ear.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 211): Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
The location of this point differs among texts.
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