GB-18 Chengling - Receiving Spirit
More Spirit Names: Spirit Receiver, Spirit Support, Receive Spirit, Contain Spirit
| English: | Support Spirit |
| Also Known As: | Spirit Receiver |
Location
- In the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between GB-15 Toulinqi and GB-20 Fengchi, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB-17 Zhengying.
- Located directly lateral to DU-20 Baihui, 2.25 cun from the midline on the Gall Bladder channel.
Note: This point may be needled in any direction. Direction depends on the symptomology. Direct the needle towards the point of pain, or join to other head points. - On the head, 4 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
Needling
- Transverse insertion 0.5-1.5 icun.
- Slanted insertion 0.5-1 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun.
Command Functions
- Meeting point of with the Yang Wei Channel.
Actions
- Benefits the head
- Calms the Mind
- Clears the Brain
- Benefits the nose
- Descends Lung Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Subdues Liver Yang
- Opens the Mind's orifices
Indications
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Combinations
Epistaxis Stifled breathing |
- GB-18 + UB-7: nasal congestion, nosebleed and sneezing
Contraindications
Notes
- This point has a deep effect on mental problems such as obsessive thoughts and dementia.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | The spiritual connection of the spirit inside with the spirit outside. For the Ling spirit, the deepest inner spiritual nature we have, it brings sensitivity and awareness, subtle and receiving. Out of balance, Wood can become harsh in judgment, only able to give orders and unable to receive from Heaven; this point softens that harshness with gentleness and openness to life. It adds spirit to good plans and opens a channel to Heaven. It starts the movement of turning plans into action, so decisions and plans can be spoken from the deepest core. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the head, 1½ ACI behind GB-17. |
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