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GB-5

Xuanlu

Suspended skull

Also known asHanging Skull

Channel
Gallbladder
Classification
Crossing

Location

In the temporal region within the hairline, midway between ST-8 Touwei to GB-7 Qubin.

Needling

  1. 01Needle transversely, 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
  2. 02Note: the needle direction here is chosen according to the presentation; insert it past the subcutaneous layer into the loose areolar tissue next to the skull, rather than staying more superficial.
  3. 03Oblique insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
  4. 04Puncture subcutaneously, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
  5. 05Moxibustion may be used.

Point functions

Meeting point with the Stomach, San Jiao and Large Intestine channels.

Actions

  • Expels Wind
  • Clears Heat
  • Frees the channel
  • Relieves pain

Indications

  • Hemilateral headache spreading to the outer canthus
  • Outer canthus pain
  • Headache
  • Rhinitis
  • Febrile disease with agitation and fullness sensation
  • Migraine
  • Toothache
  • Facial skin pain, redness and swelling
  • Epistaxis
  • Continuous, turbid nasal discharge
  • Febrile disease with absence of sweating
  • Neurasthenia

Notes

It is used for disturbances of movement, such as convulsions and spasms, as well as speech disturbance.