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Acupuncture Points on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang

Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels

Actions:

Eliminates wind, benefits the head and alleviates pain
Harmonizes the diaphragm and Stomach and alleviates vomiting
Treats alcohol intoxication

Indications:

Migraine, vertigo, vomiting, infantile convulsion.

Notes:

The location of this point differs among texts.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: In the temporal region, in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the ear.
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline.

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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