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GB 1-5 Flashcards

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GB 1 Location

A

0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus, in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit

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GB 1 Needling

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Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch

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GB 1 Actions

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  1. Benefits the eyes, eliminates wind and clears heat
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GB 1 Caution

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According to several modern texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion

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GB 1 Indication

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Heat/wind especially from liver heat and wind
Pain, swelling, itching
Breast disorders

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GB 2 Location

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Anterior to the intertragic notch, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible. The point is located with the mouth open.

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GB 2 Needing

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Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.7 inch

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GB 2 Action

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  1. Benefits the ears, eliminates wind & clears heat
  2. Activates the channel and alleviates pain
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GB 2 Indication

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Tinnitus
Deafness
Pain, itching
Jaw and tooth issues

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GB 3 Location

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In the front of the ear, on the upper border of the zygomatic arch, in the depression directly above St7

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GB 3 Needling

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Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch

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GB 3 Action

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  1. Eliminates wind and benefits the ears 2. Activates the channel and alleviates pain
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GB 3 Caution

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It is traditionally emphasized that deep needling should be avoided at this point

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GB 4 Location

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Within the hairline of the temporal region, at the junction of the upper 1/4 and lower 3/4 of the distance between ST8 and GB7

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GB 4 Needling

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Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch

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GB 4 Action

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  1. Eliminates wind and clears heat
  2. Activates the channel and alleviates pain
17
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GB 4 Indication

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Joint pain
Jaw pain
Teeth grinding

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GB 5 Location

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Within the hairline of the temporal region, midway of the border line connecting ST8 & GB7

19
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GB 5 Needling

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Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 inch

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GB 5 Action

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  1. Expel wind & clear heat, activate the channel & alleviate pain

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