GB15 Head Overlooking Tears

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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.

Location

On the head, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline (GV24).

Needling

Subcutaneous insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid major blood vessels.

TCM functions

Dispels wind, clears heat, benefits the head and eyes.

Indications

Headache, vertigo, eye pain, lacrimation, nasal obstruction.

Meeting point of GB, UB, GV, & ST

Clinical notes

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.

On the Gallbladder Channel channel

GB15 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB15 located?

GB15 (Toulinqi) is located on the head, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline (GV24).

What is GB15 used for?

GB15 dispels wind, clears heat, benefits the head and eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, vertigo, eye pain, lacrimation, nasal obstruction.

How is GB15 needled?

Subcutaneous insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid major blood vessels.

Which meridian is GB15 on?

GB15 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).

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