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, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline, level with GV17. It dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the head.
On the head, 1.5 cun posterior to GB18, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline, level with GV17.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid major blood vessels.
Dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the head.
Headache, neck pain, stiffness, dizziness, blurred vision.
GB19, 'Brain Hollow', is a crucial point for dispelling wind and clearing heat from the head, making it highly effective for occipital headaches, neck stiffness, and dizziness. As a meeting point of the Gallbladder, Bladder, and Yangwei meridians, it has a strong influence on the posterior head and neck, addressing conditions like blurred vision and tinnitus. It is empirically used for brain-related issues, including post-concussion syndrome.
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, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline, level with GV17.
GB19 dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the head. Common clinical indications include headache, neck pain, stiffness, dizziness, blurred vision.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid major blood vessels.
GB19 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).