Gall Bladder Channel

Xuanlu GB-5

Chinese: 悬颅

Pinyin: Xuán Lú

Location

Within the hairline of the temporal region, midway of the line connecting Touwei ST-8 and Qubin GB-7. 

How to locate

First, locate the two reference points: Touwei ST-8 and Qubin GB-7.

ST-8 is 4.5 cun lateral to the midline and 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, at the corner of the forehead. GB-7 is in the depression on the level of the apex of the ear (Jiaosun TB-20), within the circumauricular temporal hairline. 

Then divide the slightly curved line into two and locate GB-5 at the junction in the middle.

Main actions

  1. Subdues Liver Yang
  2. Expels Interior Wind

Indications

Lockjaw Aphasia Headaches Dizziness Spasticity Convulsions Blurred vision Temporal headaches

Needling

0.3–1.5 cun transversely, tangentially along the skull, in the direction of the occiput, back of the head or towards the disorder or pain.

Commentary for Xuanlu GB-5

Xuanlu GB-5 is the most important point of the Eye System group, as it communicates with the brain directly. It is widely used to treat temporal headaches due to Liver Yang Rising. 

Furthermore, Liver Yang may lead to Liver Wind agitating, characterized by convulsions, spasticity and aphasia.