G.B.-1 Pupil Crevice TONGZILIAO - Acupuncture Points

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Location
( G.B.-1 Pupil Crevice TONGZILIAO - Acupuncture Points ) In a bony depression on the lateral aspect of the orbital margin, on the level of the outer canthus of the eye.
How to find
From the outer canthus of the eye, palpate in a lateral direction. Locate G.B.-1 on the outer aspect of the orbit (diagonally inferior to the temple), where a bony depression can be palpated. ➞ T.B.-23 is located more superiorly on the lateral end of the
eyebrow, in a depression on the frontozygomatic suture.➞BL-1 is located at the inner canthus of the eye.
Needling
0.2–0.3 cun obliquely in a posterior direction or up to 1 cun transversely (subcutaneously) towards ➞ Ex-HN-5 (taiyang).
According to some texts, moxibustion is contraindicated.
Actions/Indications
● Expels Wind and Heat from the eyes
Special features
Meeting point with the S.I. and T.B. channels, entry point.

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Tags: G.B., G.B.-1, Pupil Crevice, TONGZILIAO

Category: Acupuncture Points