Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

1.5 cun directly superior to the apex of the ear, in a depression on

the upper border of the temporalis muscle.

How to find

Locate the apex of the ear, which becomes more clearly defined by

folding the auricle towards the anterior so that the posterior part of

the upper helix covers its anterior part. From the apex of the ear,

measure 1.5 cun (2 fingerbreadths) in a superior direction. There,

the palpating finger will glide into a bony depression (G.B.-8)

which is often sensitive to pressure. For orientation: When a chew-

ing movement is made, this can just about be felt at this point.

➞G.B.-9is located on the same level, 0.5 cun dorsal to G.B.-8.

Needling

0.3–1.5 cun transversely (subcutaneously), mostly from anterior

to posterior or towards the site of the pain.

Actions/Indications

● Expels Wind, benefits the head and ears, alleviates pain, har-

monises the diaphragm and Stomach

Special features

Meeting point with the BL channel. Important local point for

parietal and temporal headaches.

G.B.-8 Leading Valley SHUAIGU

T.B.-20

G.B.-10

G.B.-11

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Approximately level
with the apex
Approximately level
with the helix root
1.5 cun
G.B.-8
Apex of the ear
G.B.-8
G.B.-20
G.B.-12 Du-15
G.B.-19 BL-9 Du-17
G.B.-8
Du-16
Du-18
BL-10
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