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Toulinqi GB15

Gallbladder Meridian (Foot Shaoyang)

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Location

Point codeGB15
MeridianGallbladder Meridian (Foot Shaoyang)
LocationOn the head, directly above the pupil, 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline

Traditionally recorded associations

headachedizzinesslacrimationouter canthus painnasal dischargenasal congestionbipolar disorder

Traditional application notes

TechniquePress and knead with the pad of the thumb
Duration2-3 minutes
DirectionCircular kneading
ForceMedium
TipsPress and knead with the pad of the thumb; the force should be adjusted to produce a sore, distended sensation.; It can be combined with the five-finger combing method, combing from the anterior hairline backward.; Keep relaxed during pressing and kneading, and breathe naturally.

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

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
  2. NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov