GB13 (Benshen, “Root of the Spirit”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the head, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 3 cun lateral to the midline (GV24). It calms the spirit, regulates Qi, alleviates pain.
On the head, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 3 cun lateral to the midline (GV24).
Transverse insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Intracranial structures.
Calms the spirit, regulates Qi, alleviates pain.
Headache, vertigo, insomnia, epilepsy, mental disorders.
GB13, Benshen, meaning 'Root of the Spirit,' is a powerful point for calming the spirit, regulating Qi, and alleviating pain, particularly for psychological and neurological disorders. It is frequently used for anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, and epilepsy, especially when associated with Liver Qi stagnation or internal wind. Its deep connection to the spirit makes it invaluable for grounding and stabilizing the mind, often paired with DU20 for mental-emotional disorders.
GB13 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB13 (Benshen) is located on the head, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 3 cun lateral to the midline (GV24).
GB13 calms the spirit, regulates Qi, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include headache, vertigo, insomnia, epilepsy, mental disorders.
Transverse insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Intracranial structures.
GB13 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).