GB19 (Naokong, “Brain Hollow”) is the Meeting point of GB, UB, & Yangwei point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the head, 1.5 cun posterior to GB18 (Chengling), in a depression on the superior aspect of the external occipital protuberance. This is 2.25 cun lateral to the posterior midline. It expels wind, calms the spirit, clears the head and brightens the eyes, alleviates pain.
On the head, 1.5 cun posterior to GB18 (Chengling), in a depression on the superior aspect of the external occipital protuberance. This is 2.25 cun lateral to the posterior midline.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Expels wind, calms the spirit, clears the head and brightens the eyes, alleviates pain..
Headache, dizziness, wind-dizziness, eye pain, dimness of vision, neck stiffness, epilepsy, heart palpitations, mental confusion, nasal pain, body heat with jaw tension, emaciation from epilepsy, head wind..
Naokong is a significant point for treating occipital headaches, dizziness, and neck stiffness, particularly when associated with wind. Its name, 'Brain Hollow,' and its classical indications for epilepsy, palpitations, and mental confusion highlight its capacity to calm the spirit and clear the mind. The famous story of Hua Tuo successfully treating Cao Cao's severe headaches and dizziness with this point underscores its historical importance for acute and chronic head disorders.
GB19 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB19 (Naokong) is located on the head, 1.5 cun posterior to GB18 (Chengling), in a depression on the superior aspect of the external occipital protuberance. This is 2.25 cun lateral to the posterior midline.
GB19 expels wind, calms the spirit, clears the head and brightens the eyes, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, wind-dizziness, eye pain, dimness of vision, neck stiffness, epilepsy, heart palpitations, mental confusion, nasal pain, body heat with jaw tension, emaciation from epilepsy, head wind.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
GB19 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).