GB6 (Xuánlí, “Suspended Hair”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the head, at the junction of the middle one-third and posterior one-third of the curve connecting ST8 and GB7. It dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the head.
On the head, at the junction of the middle one-third and posterior one-third of the curve connecting ST8 and GB7.
Transverse insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Intracranial structures.
Dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the head.
Headache, facial swelling, toothache, external canthus pain.
GB6, Xuánlí, is a key point for dispelling wind and alleviating pain in the head, especially useful for temporal headaches, migraines, and facial pain. Its location makes it particularly effective for conditions affecting the lateral aspect of the head and face, including trigeminal neuralgia. It is often used in conjunction with other local points like Taiyang and GB8 to maximize its pain-relieving actions.
GB6 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB6 (Xuánlí) is located on the head, at the junction of the middle one-third and posterior one-third of the curve connecting ST8 and GB7.
GB6 dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the head. Common clinical indications include headache, facial swelling, toothache, external canthus pain.
Transverse insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Intracranial structures.
GB6 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).