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 superior to the midpoint of the eyebrow, in a vertical line with the pupil when the eyes are looking straight ahead. It dispels wind, clears heat, alleviates pain, brightens the eyes, and opens the orifices.

Location

On the forehead, 1 cun directly superior to the midpoint of the eyebrow, in a vertical line with the pupil when the eyes are looking straight ahead.

Needling

Transverse-oblique insertion, typically inferiorly towards the eye or medially/laterally along the forehead, 0.3-0.5 cun. Can also be joined to Yuyao (M-HN-6).

TCM functions

Dispels wind, clears heat, alleviates pain, brightens the eyes, and opens the orifices..

Indications

Headache, eye pain, pupil itching, eye twitching, upward deviation of the eye, inability to see, dim vision, poor night vision, eye discharge, tearing, dizziness, vertigo, facial paralysis, chills in the superficial layers of the back, toothache, neck and back stiffness making it difficult to turn the head..

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

Clinical notes

Yangbai is a primary local point for frontal headaches and all types of eye disorders, including pain, twitching, and visual disturbances. It is also essential in treating facial paralysis (Bell's palsy), particularly for inability to raise the eyebrow. Its connection to the Yang Wei Mai makes it effective for conditions involving chills and fever.

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 superior to the midpoint of the eyebrow, in a vertical line with the pupil when the eyes are looking straight ahead.

What is GB14 used for?

GB14 dispels wind, clears heat, alleviates pain, brightens the eyes, and opens the orifices. Common clinical indications include headache, eye pain, pupil itching, eye twitching, upward deviation of the eye, inability to see, dim vision, poor night vision, eye discharge, tearing, dizziness, vertigo, facial paralysis, chills in the superficial layers of the back, toothache, neck and back stiffness making it difficult to turn the head.

How is GB14 needled?

Transverse-oblique insertion, typically inferiorly towards the eye or medially/laterally along the forehead, 0.3-0.5 cun. Can also be joined to Yuyao (M-HN-6).

Which meridian is GB14 on?

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

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