GB7 Temporal Hairline Curve

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

GB7 (Qúbìn, “Temporal Hairline Curve”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the head, within the temporal hairline, 1 cun anterior to the superior border of the auricle, at the intersection of the vertical line through the posterior border of the tragus and the horizontal line through the superior border of the auricle. It dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the head.

Location

On the head, within the temporal hairline, 1 cun anterior to the superior border of the auricle, at the intersection of the vertical line through the posterior border of the tragus and the horizontal line through the superior border of the auricle.

Needling

Transverse insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Intracranial structures.

TCM functions

Dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the head.

Indications

Headache, neck rigidity, facial swelling, toothache.

Clinical notes

GB7, Qúbìn, is a significant point for addressing headaches and migraines, particularly those affecting the temporal region and radiating to the ear. It is highly effective in dispelling wind, whether external or internal, making it useful for wind-cold or wind-heat headaches, and even for vertigo. Clinically, it is often combined with GB8 and Taiyang for comprehensive treatment of lateral head pain.

On the Gallbladder Channel channel

GB7 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB7 located?

GB7 (Qúbìn) is located on the head, within the temporal hairline, 1 cun anterior to the superior border of the auricle, at the intersection of the vertical line through the posterior border of the tragus and the horizontal line through the superior border of the auricle.

What is GB7 used for?

GB7 dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the head. Common clinical indications include headache, neck rigidity, facial swelling, toothache.

How is GB7 needled?

Transverse insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Intracranial structures.

Which meridian is GB7 on?

GB7 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).

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