GB1 (Tongziliao, “Pupil Crevice”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located lateral to the outer canthus, in the depression on the lateral orbital rim. It benefits the eyes, clears heat, dispels wind.
Lateral to the outer canthus, in the depression on the lateral orbital rim.
Oblique or transverse insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid puncturing the eyeball.
Benefits the eyes, clears heat, dispels wind.
Eye pain, redness and swelling of the eyes, blurred vision, headache, facial paralysis.
GB1 is a primary local point for eye disorders, particularly those affecting the outer canthus, such as redness, swelling, pain, and blurred vision. It effectively clears heat and dispels wind from the eyes, making it useful for conjunctivitis, glaucoma, and night blindness. As a local point, it is often used with BL1 and ST1 for comprehensive eye treatment.
GB1 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB1 (Tongziliao) is located lateral to the outer canthus, in the depression on the lateral orbital rim.
GB1 benefits the eyes, clears heat, dispels wind. Common clinical indications include eye pain, redness and swelling of the eyes, blurred vision, headache, facial paralysis.
Oblique or transverse insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid puncturing the eyeball. Caution: ⚠ Eye risk: needle along the orbital rim only; never angle toward the eyeball. ⚠ Direct/scarring moxa traditionally avoided here (face / sensory organ — scar & burn risk).
GB1 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).