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.
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.
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- Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss
- Cheng Xinnong
- Peter Deadman
- Shanghai College of TCM