GB14 Yang White

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GB14 (Yangbai, “Yang White”) is the Meeting point of GB, TB, ST, LI, Yangwei point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the forehead, 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow. It dispels wind, benefits the head and eyes, alleviates pain.

Location

On the forehead, 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow.

Needling

Transverse insertion inferiorly 0.3-0.5 cun. No major safety cautions.

TCM functions

Dispels wind, benefits the head and eyes, alleviates pain.

Indications

Headache, eye pain, twitching of eyelids, facial paralysis.

Meeting point of GB, TB, ST, LI, Yangwei

Clinical notes

GB14 is a key point for dispelling wind and alleviating pain in the forehead and eyes, making it highly effective for frontal headaches, supraorbital neuralgia, and eye pain. Its ability to benefit the head and eyes extends to conditions like blurred vision and twitching of the eyelids. As a meeting point of multiple Yang meridians, it powerfully clears wind and opens the orifices in the head. It is frequently paired with Taiyang for frontal headaches.

On the Gallbladder Channel channel

GB14 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB14 located?

GB14 (Yangbai) is located on the forehead, 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow.

What is GB14 used for?

GB14 dispels wind, benefits the head and eyes, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include headache, eye pain, twitching of eyelids, facial paralysis.

How is GB14 needled?

Transverse insertion inferiorly 0.3-0.5 cun. No major safety cautions.

Which meridian is GB14 on?

GB14 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).

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