GB-08 (Shuai Gu) Valley Lead - Acupuncture point on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang

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Lg. Intestine Channel

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Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

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The Extra Points

Acu Point GB-08 (Shuai Gu) Valley Lead

Acupuncture Points on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang

Meeting Point of the Gallbladder and Bladder Channels

Actions:

Eliminates wind, benefits the head and alleviates pain
Harmonizes the diaphragm and Stomach and alleviates vomiting
Treats alcohol intoxication

Indications:

Migraine, vertigo, vomiting, infantile convulsion.

Notes:

The location of this point differs among texts.

Location (CAM):

Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline.

Location (AMOA):

In the temporal region, in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the ear.

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM