GB3 (Shangguan, “Above the Joint”) is the Meeting point of GB, SJ, ST, & LI point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located anterior to the ear, in the depression superior to the zygomatic arch, at the level of the root of the auricle. It benefits the ears and jaw, and alleviates pain.
Anterior to the ear, in the depression superior to the zygomatic arch, at the level of the root of the auricle.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Caution: superficial temporal artery.
Benefits the ears and jaw, and alleviates pain.
Tinnitus, deafness, toothache, facial pain, temporomandibular joint disorders.
GB3 is a key local point for disorders of the jaw and ear, particularly useful for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, lockjaw, and toothache in the upper jaw. Its location near the ear makes it effective for tinnitus, deafness, and ear pain, especially when associated with Shaoyang meridian pathology. As a meeting point of four meridians, it has a broad influence on clearing heat and alleviating pain in the head and facial region. It is often combined with ST7 (Xiaguan) for TMJ disorders.
GB3 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB3 (Shangguan) is located anterior to the ear, in the depression superior to the zygomatic arch, at the level of the root of the auricle.
GB3 benefits the ears and jaw, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include tinnitus, deafness, toothache, facial pain, temporomandibular joint disorders.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Caution: superficial temporal artery.
GB3 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).