Benshen GB13
Gallbladder Meridian (Foot Shaoyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | GB13 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Gallbladder Meridian (Foot Shaoyang) |
| Location | On the head, 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline, 3 cun lateral to the midline of the head |
Traditionally recorded associations
HeadacheInsomniadizzinessepilepsy
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | Circular kneading |
| Force | Medium |
| Tips | Press and knead with the pad of the thumb, with force at a level that produces a sore, distended sensation; Can be combined with the five-finger combing method, combing from the front hairline backward; Keep relaxed while pressing and kneading, and breathe naturally |
| Technique | Gentle moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5-10 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | During moxibustion, take care to prevent ash from falling; Use warmth and comfort of the scalp as the criterion; After moxibustion, take care to avoid wind and keep warm |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov