GB20 (Fengchi, “Wind Pool”) is the Meeting point of GB, SJ, Yangwei, & Yangqiao point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located in the posterior nuchal region, in the depression between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, level with GV16. It dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the head and eyes.
In the posterior nuchal region, in the depression between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, level with GV16.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion towards the opposite eye 0.5-1.5 cun. Caution: deep insertion may injure the medulla oblongata.
Dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the head and eyes.
Headache, neck stiffness, dizziness, blurred vision, common cold, hypertension.
GB20, 'Wind Pool', is one of the most important points for dispelling wind, whether external or internal, making it indispensable for headaches (especially occipital), neck stiffness, and common colds. As a Window of the Sky point, it regulates the ascending and descending of qi to the head, benefiting the sense organs, particularly the eyes and ears, and calming the spirit. It is classically paired with GV16 for expelling wind and clearing the head.
GB20 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB20 (Fengchi) is located in the posterior nuchal region, in the depression between the origins of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles, level with GV16.
GB20 dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the head and eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, neck stiffness, dizziness, blurred vision, common cold, hypertension.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion towards the opposite eye 0.5-1.5 cun. Caution: deep insertion may injure the medulla oblongata.
GB20 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).