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GB-15 Toulinqi - Head Above Tears

More Spirit Names: Head Overlooking Tears, Falling Tears

English:	Head Governor of Tears
Also Known As:	Falling Tears Near Tears on the Head Head above Tears

Location

On the forehead, directly above GB-14 Yangbai, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline midway between DU-24 Shenting and ST-8 Touwei.

Needling

Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Note: This point, in common with all points within the hairline may be needled in any direction, depending on the symptomology. The needle should be inserted deep to the subcutaneous layer into the loose tissue adjacent to the bone.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Slanted insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

Command Functions

Meeting point of the Gall Bladder and Urinary Bladder channels with the Yangwei channel
Crossing point of the Yang Wei channel (Secondary source).

Actions

Regulates the Mind
Balances the emotions
Eliminates Wind
Benefits the head
Alleviates pain
Benefits the nose and eyes
Subdues Liver Yang and extinguishes Liver Wind

Indications

Nasal congestion
Nasal congestion with aversion to Cold
Headache
Head Wind
Visual dizziness
Pain of the occiput and forehead
Pain of the supraorbital ridge
Vertigo
Occluded nose
Pannus
Apoplectic coma
Seizures
Acute and chronic conjunctivitis

Redness and pain of the eyes
Superficial visual obstruction
Lacrimation on exposure to Wind
Pain of the outer canthus
Windstroke
Epilepsy
Loss of consciousness
Malaria
Pain of the supraclavicular fossa
Axillary swelling
Rhinorrhea
Nasal obstruction
Blurred vision

Combinations

ST-8 Touwei UB-1 Jingming GB-20 Fengchi	ST-8 Touwei	SJ-3 Zhongzhu
Lacrimation on exposure to Wind	Lacrimation	Visual dizziness
UB-18 Ganshu	LIV-3 Taichong LI-4 Hegu	UB-7 Tongtian
Superficial visual obstruction	Red eyes Epistaxis	Nasal congestion

Contraindications

Notes

This point has a deep effect on the emotions and is particularly effective in balancing the mood, when the person oscillates between highs and lows.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point	Good for the mental level, and a powerful point. Wood is responsible for tears, and after the tears have run their course the spirit needs enough hope to see beyond the present distress. This point reassures the spirit that calm comes after the storm, and brings back cleansing and perspective. It helps a person stay above the tears and the complaint, calming the mind, easing agitation and bringing clarity.
Worsley	Location: On the head, ½ ACI inside the natural hairline, on a vertical line rising above the pupil's centre while the eye looks straight ahead (location as corrected in the book's errata). Needle depth: 3 fen Moxa: No moxa
When to Consider	When the patient is tense and uptight within When the person swings from elation to despair, from action to doing nothing When the mind is fixed and sees only one way forward When loss of control over the emotions has led to great anxiety When someone cannot cry and would benefit from the release When a person cannot see the forest for the trees and must rise above the complaint before the possibilities can be seen When blame is placed on the situation and outside events For tears of frustration and complaint When a Wood CF is losing it: disorganized, fragile, frustrated and crying a lot; it helps them get through, rise above it and find clarity
Combinations	GB-41 Foot Above Tears with GB-15: one above and one below, to steady and balance

From Class

Yin Wei & Yang Wei endocrine points (per Li Shizhen): Yin Wei endocrine points: KI-9 Zhubin, SP-13 Fushe (gonads), SP-15 (pancreas), LV-14, Ren-22/23; Yang Wei GB-15 to GB-20 access the hypothalamus–pituitary axis. (Rabinowitz)

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.