GB15 (Toulinqi, “Head Overlooking Tears”) is the Meeting point of GB, UB, GV, & ST point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the head, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline (GV24). It dispels wind, clears heat, benefits the head and eyes.
On the head, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline (GV24).
Subcutaneous insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid major blood vessels.
Dispels wind, clears heat, benefits the head and eyes.
Headache, vertigo, eye pain, lacrimation, nasal obstruction.
GB15, as a meeting point of multiple Yang meridians, is a primary point for frontal headaches, especially those involving the eyes, and is particularly effective for wind-heat or liver-yang rising patterns. It is also used for dizziness, vertigo, and nasal congestion. Its classical name 'Head Overlooking Tears' suggests its utility for emotional distress manifesting with head symptoms. Clinically, it is often paired with Taiyang for acute frontal headaches.
GB15 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB15 (Toulinqi) is located on the head, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline (GV24).
GB15 dispels wind, clears heat, benefits the head and eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, vertigo, eye pain, lacrimation, nasal obstruction.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid major blood vessels.
GB15 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).