GB-4 Hanyan - Loathsome Jaws
More Spirit Names: Forehead Fullness, Jaw's Dislike
| English: | Jaw Serenity |
| Also Known As: | Jaw's Dislike Loathsome Jaws |
Location
- On the temple, one-fourth the distance from ST-8 Touwei to GB-7 Qubin.
- Within the hairline of the temporal region, at the junction of the upper quarter and lower three quarters of the distance between ST-8 Touwei to GB-7 Qubin.
Needling
- Slanted insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
- Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Note: This point may be needled in any direction. Direction depends on the symptomatology. Direct the needle towards the point of pain, or join to other head points.
Command Functions
- Meeting point of the San Jiao and Stomach channels
Actions
- Eliminates Wind
- Clears Heat
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Subdues Liver Yang
- Extinguishes Liver Wind
Indications
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Combinations
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One-sided headache | Wind dizziness One-sided headache | Wind dizziness |
Neck pain Joint pain and sweating |
Contraindications
Notes
- Generally this point is only needled if tender.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | This point sits where the jaw bulges when we clench it in rage or tension, or hold back what we want to say. When the free flow of Qi that Wood depends on is blocked, frustration warps judgment and can burst out as impatience and anger. The point frees the Qi. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the temple, ½ ACI inside the natural hairline and 1 ACI below ST-8. |
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