GB16 Eye Window

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

GB16 (Muchuang, “Eye Window”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the head, 1.5 cun posterior to GB15, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline. It dispels wind, clears heat, benefits the eyes.

Location

On the head, 1.5 cun posterior to GB15, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline.

Needling

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

TCM functions

Dispels wind, clears heat, benefits the eyes.

Indications

Headache, vertigo, eye pain, blurred vision.

Clinical notes

GB16, 'Eye Window', is specifically indicated for various eye disorders, particularly those due to wind-heat or liver fire ascending, such as red, swollen, or painful eyes, and blurred vision. It also addresses headaches and dizziness that are associated with eye strain or visual disturbances. Its name emphasizes its direct connection to improving visual clarity and alleviating ocular discomfort.

On the Gallbladder Channel channel

GB16 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB16 located?

GB16 (Muchuang) is located on the head, 1.5 cun posterior to GB15, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline.

What is GB16 used for?

GB16 dispels wind, clears heat, benefits the eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, vertigo, eye pain, blurred vision.

How is GB16 needled?

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

Which meridian is GB16 on?

GB16 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).

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