GB8 (Shuaigu, “Leading Valley”) is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the side of the head, in the temporal region, directly superior to the apex of the ear, 1.5 cun within the hairline. It dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the head and ears, calms fright.
On the side of the head, in the temporal region, directly superior to the apex of the ear, 1.5 cun within the hairline.
Subcutaneous insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the head and ears, calms fright.
Headache, migraine, dizziness, vertigo, vomiting, infantile convulsions, fright, toothache, pain and stiffness of the neck, eye pain, blurred vision, alcohol-induced headache.
Shuaigu is a primary point for treating lateral headaches, especially migraines, and is often palpated for tenderness. Its location above the ear also makes it effective for dizziness and vertigo associated with inner ear issues. The classical indication for treating the effects of alcohol consumption remains a useful clinical application for hangovers accompanied by headache and vomiting.
Classical text; the translation was prepared with AI and is not clinical advice.
《針方六集》 Zhēnfāng Liùjí — Six Collections on Needling, Wu Kun, 1618 · 卷之五·紛署集 · 頭緣耳上卻行至完骨凡十二穴第五 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
率谷二穴，主偏正頭風，腦兩角強痛，頭重，痰氣膈痛，酒風，膚腫，煩悶，胃寒嘔吐，目痛The text records that GB8 was used for one-sided and general head wind, stiff pain at both corners of the head, heavy head, phlegm-qi pain at the diaphragm, wine wind, swelling of the skin, vexation and oppression, vomiting from stomach cold, and eye pain.
《針灸甲乙經》 Zhēnjiǔ Jiǎyǐ Jīng — Systematic Classic of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, c. 256–282 · 卷03 · Source: Wikisource ↗
率谷，在耳上，入髮際一寸五分，足太陽、少陽之會，嚼而取之，刺入四分，灸三壯According to this text, GB8 lies above the ear, 1.5 cun inside the hairline, at the meeting of the foot Taiyang and Shaoyang, and is located while chewing. Needling is 4 fen, with 3 moxa cones.
《醫學入門》 Yīxué Rùmén — Introduction to Medicine, Li Chan, 1575 · 经穴起止 · Source: Wikisource ↗
率谷耳上入发际一寸半。 针三分，灸三壮。 主烦满呕吐，醉伤酒，风目眩痛，膈胃寒痰，脑角眩痛不食According to this text, GB8 lies above the ear 1.5 cun inside the hairline, needled 3 fen with 3 moxa cones. It records use for vexation and fullness with vomiting, harm from drunkenness, wind with dizziness and eye pain, cold phlegm of the diaphragm and stomach, and dizzy pain at the corners of the head with inability to eat.
《黃帝明堂灸經》 Huángdì Míngtáng Jiǔjīng — The Yellow Emperor's Bright Hall Moxibustion Classic, Tang · 卷上 · 正人形第二十 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
率谷 二穴，在耳上入髮際一寸五分，陷者宛宛中，嚼而取之。 灸三壯。 主醉後酒風發，頭重，皮膚腫，兩角眩痛也According to this text, GB8 lies in the hollow above the ear 1.5 cun inside the hairline and is located while chewing, with 3 moxa cones. It records use for wine wind arising after drunkenness, heavy head, swollen skin, and dizzy pain at both corners of the head.
GB8 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB8 (Shuaigu) is located on the side of the head, in the temporal region, directly superior to the apex of the ear, 1.5 cun within the hairline.
GB8 dispels wind, alleviates pain, benefits the head and ears, calms fright. Common clinical indications include headache, migraine, dizziness, vertigo, vomiting, infantile convulsions, fright, toothache, pain and stiffness of the neck, eye pain, blurred vision, alcohol-induced headache.
Subcutaneous insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
GB8 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).