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Gall Bladder 44 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Zu Qiao Yin - Foot Cavity of Yin

Caution: None

Division: Foot Shao Yang

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Gall Bladder 44 - Location

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On the lateral side of the 4th toe, 1 fen proximal and lateral to the corner of the nail.

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Gall Bladder 44 - Function

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Jing Well Point.
Metal Point.
Point of Departure of the Gall Bladder Tendino Muscular meridian.
Root of Shao Yang
Has an influence on the Gall Bladder Divergent Meridian.
Sends Qi to the Liver meridian.

Other functions:
Attracts Qi down from the head.

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Gall Bladder 43 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Xia Xi - Harmonious Stream / Narrow Ravine

Caution: None

Division: Foot Shao Yang

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Gall Bladder 43 - Location

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Between the fourth and fifth toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web.

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Gall Bladder 43 - Function

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Ying Spring Point.
Water Point therefore Tonification Point.
Tonifies Yin in general.

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Gall Bladder 42 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Di Wu Hui - Five Terrestrial Meetings

Caution: Forbidden to Moxa

Division: Foot Shao Yang

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Gall Bladder 42 - Location

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In the depression distal to the junction of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, on the medial side of the tendon of muscle extensor digitorum longus.

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Gall Bladder 42 - Function

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None

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Gall Bladder 41 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Zu Lin Qi - Foot Supervising Tears

Caution: None

Division: Foot Shao Yang

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Gall Bladder 41 - Location

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In the depression distal to the junction of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of muscle extensor digitorum longus.

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Gall Bladder 41 - Function

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Shu Stream Point.
Wood Point therefore Horary Point.
Point of Exit.
Master Point of Dai Mai.
Couple Point of Yang Wei Mai.
Works on the circulation (moves stagnation)
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Gall Bladder 40 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Qiu Xu - Eminent Region

Caution: None

Division: Foot Shao Yang

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Gall Bladder 40 - Location

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Anterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus, in the depression on the lateral side of the tendon of muscle extensor digitorum longus.

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Gall Bladder 40 - Function

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Yuan Source Point therefore receives a vessel from LIV-5

Other functions:
Maintains a balance between the exterior and the interior of the body.
Works on the parathyroid gland.

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Gall Bladder 39 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Xuan Zhong - Suspended Bell

Caution: None

Division: Foot Shao Yang

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Gall Bladder 39 - Location

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3 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of muscles peroneus longus and peroneus brevis.

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Gall Bladder 39 - Function

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Hui Point of Bone Marrow.
Group Luo Point of the Three Leg Yang
Reflex Point.

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Gall Bladder 38 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Yang Fu - Yang Support

Caution: None

Division: Foot Shao Yang

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Gall Bladder 38 - Location

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4 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.

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Gall Bladder 38 - Function

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Jing River Point.

Fire Point therefore Sedation Point.

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Gall Bladder 37 name in Chinese and English

Caution

Which of the six divisions

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Guang Ming - Bright Light

Caution: None

Division: Foot Shao Yang

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Gall Bladder 37 - Location

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5 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula.

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Gall Bladder 37 - Function

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Luo Point therefore sends a vessel to LIV-3

Other functions:
Stimulates anterior pituitary gland (which is situated near the “third eye”)

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Gall Bladder 36 name in Chinese and English Caution Which of the six divisions
Wai Qiu - External Region Caution: None Division: Foot Shao Yang
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Gall Bladder 36 - Location
7 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the posterior border of the fibula. (Some sources consider the location of GB-35 and GB-36 to be reversed)
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Gall Bladder 36 - Function
Xi Cleft Point therefore regulates Qi and Blood in the Gall Bladder meridian
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Gall Bladder 35 name in Chinese and English Caution Which of the six divisions
Yang Jiao - Yang Crossing Caution: None Division: Foot Shao Yang
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Gall Bladder 35 - Location
7 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border of the fibula. (Some sources consider the location of GB-35 and GB-36 to be reversed)
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Gall Bladder 35 - Function
Point of Yang Wei Mai | Xi Cleft Point of Yang Wei Mai
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Gall Bladder 34 name in Chinese and English Caution Which of the six divisions
Yang Ling Quan - Yang Mound Spring / Fountain of Yang Mound Caution: Forbidden to Moxa Division: Foot Shao Yang
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Gall Bladder 34 - Location
In a depression anterior and inferior to the head of the fibula.
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Gall Bladder 34 - Function
He Sea Point. Earth Point. Hui Point of Muscles and Tendons.
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GB-33 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Xi Yang Guan - Knee Yang Gate/Barrier Forbidden to moxa Foot Shao Yang
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GB-33 - Location
Superior to the lateral epicondyle of the femur, in the depression between the tendon of muscle biceps femoris and ilio-tibial tract
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GB-33 - Feature
None *Reflex Point
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GB-32 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Zhong Du - Central River None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-32 - Location
7 cun above the knee crease in the groove of the ilio-tibial tract
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GB-32 - Feature
None
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GB-31 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Feng Shi - Wind Market None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-31 - Location
9 cun above the knee crease in the groove of the ilio-tibial tract (where the tip of the middle finger rests, when standing with the arms hanging.
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GB-31 - Feature
None *Corrects osmotic balance (vB)
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GB-30 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Huan Tiao - Jumping Circle None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-30 - Location
In the centre of the natural hollow appearing in the gluteus maximus muscle, approximately one-third of the distance from the greater trochanter of the femur to the sacro-coccygeal joint.
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GB-30 - Feature
Point of Departure of the Gall Bladder Divergent Meridian Meets the Bladder meridian Sends a vessel to the genital organs and pubic area to contact the Liver meridian at Ren 2.
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GB-29 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Ju Liao - Sitting Bone Hole None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-29 - Location
Midway between the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter of the femur.
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GB-29 - Feature
Point of Yang Qiao Mai
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GB-28 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Wei Dao - Linking Path None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-28 - Location
0.5 cun anterior and inferior to GB-27 (Between Ren 4 and Ren 3)
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GB-28 - Feature
Point of Dai Mai
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GB-27 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Wu Shu - Fifth Pivot None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-27 - Location
Medial to the anterior superior iliac spine, level with Ren-4
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GB-27 - Feature
Point of Dai Mai
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GB-26 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Dai Mai - Girdle Channel None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-26 - Location
On the mid-axillary line level with the umbilicus [Alt. level with the umbilicus directly below LIV-13]
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GB-26 - Feature
Point of Dai Mai
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GB-25 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Jing Men - Capital Gate None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-25 - Location
On the lateral side of the abdomen, at the end of the twelfth rib.
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GB-25 - Feature
Mu Point of Kidney | Works on Kidney Yin
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GB-24 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Ri Yue - Sun and Moon None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-24 - Location
In the seventh intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.
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GB-24 - Feature
Mu Point of the Gall Bladder Point of Yang Wei Mai Meets Spleen meridian
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GB-23 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Zhe Jin - Muscular Seat None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-23 - Location
Approximately 1 cun anterior to GB-22, in the fourth intercostal space.
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GB-23 - Feature
Meeting of the Three Arm Yin Tendino muscular meridians (with GB-22). Connects with the BL meridian Works on Kidney Yang *Mu Point of the Gall Bladder (Great Compendium)
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GB-22 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Yuan Ye - Armpit Pool / Abyss Forbidden to Moxa Foot Shao Yang
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GB-22 - Location
On the mid-axillary line, in the fifth intercostal space.
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GB-22 - Feature
Meeting of the Three Arm Yin Tendino muscular meridians (with GB-23) Meeting of the Three Arm Yin Divergent meridians Lower Meeting of Ht and SI Divergent meridians Lower Meeting of Co and Lu Divergent meridians
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GB-21 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Jian Jing - Shoulder Well Forbidden in pregnancy because it sends Qi down Don't puncture lung Foot Shao Yang
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GB-21 - Location
At the height of the shoulder, midway between the tip of the acromion and Du-14
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GB-21 - Feature
Point of Yang Wei Mai Connects with the TH meridian *First Aid Point in acute asthma.
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GB-20 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Feng Chi - Wind Pool Caution must be exercised to avoid inserting the needle too deeply, puncturing the medulla oblongata Foot Shao Yang
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GB-20 - Location
Below the occiput, in a depression between the upper portion of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the upper part of the trapezius muscle
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GB-20 - Features
Point of Yang Wei Mai | Point of Yang Qiao Mai
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GB-19 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Nao Kong - Brain Holllow None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-19 - Location
1.5 cun directly above GB-20, in a hollow on the side of the occipital protuberance
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GB-19 - Features
Point of Yang Wei Mai
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GB-18 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Cheng Ling - Containing/Receiving/Supporting the Spirit Forbidden to needle Foot Shao Yang
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GB-18 - Location
Directly in line with the centre of the pupil of the eye, 8 cun above the glabella [level with Du-20]
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GB-18 - Features
Point of Yang Wei Mai
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GB-17 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Zheng Ying - Upright Nourishment None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-17 - Location
Directly in line with the centre of the pupil of the eye, 6.5 cun above the glabella [level with Du-21]
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GB-17 - Features
Point of Yang Wei Mai
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GB-16 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Mu Chuang - Window of the eye None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-16 - Location
Directly above the centre of the pupil of the eye, 5 cun above the glabella [level with Du-22]
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GB-16 - Features
Point of Yang Wei Mai
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GB-15 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Tou Lin Qi - Head Supervising Tears Forbidden to moxa Foot Shao Yang
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GB-15 - Location
Directly above the centre of the pupil of the eye, 3.5 cun above the glabella and 5 fen within the natural hairline [Midway between ST-8 and Du-24]
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GB-15 - Features
Point of Yang Wei Mai
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GB-14 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Yang Bai - Yang White None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-14 - Location
Directly above the centre of the pupil of the eye, 1 cun above the glabella [feel downwards on the forehead for the point keeping in mind that from the Glabella to the hair line there are 3 cun- just above the eyebrow]
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GB-14 - Features
Point of Yang Wei Mai Connects with the Three Heater, Stomach and Colon meridians. *Sends an internal vessel to BL-1 (vB)
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GB-13 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Ben Shen - Root Spirit None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-13 - Location
Directly above the outer canthus of the eye, 3.5 cun above the glabella and 5 fen within the natural hairline.[1/3 the distance from ST-8]
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GB-13 - Features
Point of Yang Wei Mai | Meeting Point of the Three Arm Yang Tendino muscular meridians
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GB-12 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Wan Gu - Completion Bone None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-12 - Location
Posterior and inferior to the mastoid process, level with Du-16. [Directly above TH-16] [behind ear lobe, height of mastoid and slide back]
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GB-12 - Features
Connects with the Bladder meridian (BL-7)
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GB-11 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Tou Qiao Yin - Head Cavity of Yin None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-11 - Location
On the posterior border of the mastoid process, level with the external auditory meatus (ear canal) of the ear, 1 cun inferior to GB-10 [Follow the natural border and divide in 3rds between GB-9 & GB-12]
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GB-11 - Features
Connects with the Bladder (BL-7), Three Heater and Small Intestine meridians.
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GB-10 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Fu Bai - Floating White None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-10 - Location
On the superior border of the mastoid process, level with the root of the ear, approximately 1.5cun posterior and inferior to GB-8
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GB-10 - Features
Connects with the Bladder meridian (BL-7)
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GB-9 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Tian Chong - Celestial Surge Forbidden to Moxa Foot Shao Yang
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GB-9 - Location
0.5 cun posterior to GB-8 [Find GB-8 and slide back]
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GB-9 - Features
Connects with the Bladder meridian (BL-7)
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GB-8 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Shuai Gu - Leading To The Valley Leader Of The Valley None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-8 - Location
Directly above the apex of the ear, in a hollow approximately 1.5 cun above the natural hairline. [with the ear folded forward and the teeth clenched, the point is on the top edge of temporalis muscle about 1.5 cun above the tip of the ear]
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GB-8 - Features
Connects with the Bladder meridian (BL-7)
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GB-7 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Qu Bin - Twisted Hair On The Temples None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-7 - Location
At the junction obtained by projecting lines along the anterior and superior borders of the ear [draw vertical line from bottom of the ear] Approx 1 fingers breadth anterior to TH-20 (Apex of the ear)
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GB-7 - Features
Connects with the Bladder meridian (BL-7)
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GB-6 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Xuan Li - Suspended Li Suspended Tuft/Hair None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-6 - Location
On the temple three-quarters of the distance from ST-8 to GB-7 [Find these first] (5 fingers curving forward)
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GB-6 - Features
Meets the Stomach, Colon and Three Heater meridians.
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GB-5 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Xuan Lu - Suspended Skull None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-5 - Location
On the temple midway between ST-8 and GB-7 [Find these first] (5 fingers curving forward)
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GB-5 - Features
Meets the Stomach, Colon and Three Heater meridians.
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GB-4 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Han Yan - Full Forehead None Foot Shao Yang
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GB-4 - Location
On a slightly curving line between ST-8 and GB-7, one quarter of the distance from ST-8 [Find ST-8 and GB-7 first] (5 fingers curving forward)
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GB-4 - Features
Meets the Three Heater and Stomach meridians.
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GB-3 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Shang Guan - Above the Joint/Gate/Barrier Forbidden to Needle Foot Shao Yang
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GB-3 - Location
On the superior border of the zygomatic arch directly above ST-7. (On top of the bone)
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GB-3 - Features
Meets the Stomach meridian. | Connects to TH-18 through the ear.
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GB-2 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Ting Hui - Meeting of Hearing Forbidden in pregnancy Foot Shao Yang
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GB-2 - Location
In the depression anterior to the lower tragal notch
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GB-2 - Features
None
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GB-1 - Name in Chinese and English Caution Division
Tong Zi Liao - Orifice of the Pupil / Pupil Bone Hole Forbidden in pregnancy Foot Shao Yang
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GB-1 - Location
0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus of the eye. [pull out flesh beside eye to create hole for needling]
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GB-1 - Features
Connects with the SI and TH meridians Upper meeting point of Liver and Gall Bladder Divergent meridians Meeting of Shao Yang Point of entry *Meets the Liver seperate meridian (vB)

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