GB13 (Benshen, “Benshen translates to 'Root of the Spirit'”) is the Meeting point of the Gallbladder and Yang Linking (Yang Wei Mai) channels point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the head, directly superior to the outer canthus of the eye, located 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 3 cun lateral to the midline of the head. It calms the Spirit, pacifies Liver wind, and clears the head.
On the head, directly superior to the outer canthus of the eye, located 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 3 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
Transverse (subcutaneous) insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun, often directed posteriorly towards Fengchi (GB20).
Calms the Spirit, pacifies Liver wind, and clears the head..
Epilepsy, convulsions, fright, headache, dizziness, neck rigidity, chest and costal pain, infantile convulsions, mania, vomiting of foam..
Benshen is a primary point for addressing disturbances of the Shen (spirit) and calming internal wind, particularly when these manifest in the head. It is frequently used for epilepsy, convulsions, and severe headaches or dizziness arising from Liver wind or phlegm-fire harassing the upper orifices. Its location on the Gallbladder channel and connection to the Yang Wei Mai make it effective for conditions involving both mental agitation and physical tension in the head and neck.
GB13 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB13 (Benshen) is located on the head, directly superior to the outer canthus of the eye, located 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 3 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
GB13 calms the Spirit, pacifies Liver wind, and clears the head. Common clinical indications include epilepsy, convulsions, fright, headache, dizziness, neck rigidity, chest and costal pain, infantile convulsions, mania, vomiting of foam.
Transverse (subcutaneous) insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun, often directed posteriorly towards Fengchi (GB20).
GB13 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).