GB7 (Qúbìn, “Curve of the Temple Hairline”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located superior to the ear, in a depression within the curve of the hairline at the temple. A hollow is formed when the jaw is clenched. It dispels wind, clears heat, alleviates pain, and benefits the jaw and mouth.
Superior to the ear, in a depression within the curve of the hairline at the temple. A hollow is formed when the jaw is clenched.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.5-1.5 cun, often directed towards the site of pain or dysfunction.
Dispels wind, clears heat, alleviates pain, and benefits the jaw and mouth..
Neck and chin fullness, pain radiating to the teeth, lockjaw, inability to speak, tooth decay, vertex wind, dizziness with visual impairment, sudden inability to speak, dental caries..
Qubing is a key local point for disorders of the temporomandibular joint, jaw, and teeth. Its classical indications for lockjaw, difficulty speaking, and tooth pain highlight its utility for expelling wind and alleviating pain in the lateral head and face. It is particularly effective for conditions involving the muscles of mastication and the TMJ.
GB7 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB7 (Qúbìn) is located superior to the ear, in a depression within the curve of the hairline at the temple. A hollow is formed when the jaw is clenched.
GB7 dispels wind, clears heat, alleviates pain, and benefits the jaw and mouth. Common clinical indications include neck and chin fullness, pain radiating to the teeth, lockjaw, inability to speak, tooth decay, vertex wind, dizziness with visual impairment, sudden inability to speak, dental caries.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.5-1.5 cun, often directed towards the site of pain or dysfunction.
GB7 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).