Gall Bladder (Shao Yang) and Extra Points Flashcards

Practice flashcards covering the anatomy, physiology, and clinical indications for Gall Bladder points GB-1 through GB-20, as well as specific Extra points mentioned in the lecture notes.

Gall Bladder Physiology (Maciocia, 2006)

Stores and secretes bile, controls decision making, and controls sinews.

Shao Yang Sinew Pathology

Compromised rotation and lateral flexion, involving difficulty turning the head or twisting the torso, and 'armoring' that reduces flexibility.

GB Luo-connecting Point (GB 37)

Begins on the lower leg, connects with the Liver channel, and disperses over the dorsum of the foot.

Shi (Full) Symptoms of the GB Luo-connecting Channel

Fainting, cold sensation of the feet, and psychological symptoms such as despair, hopelessness, and lack of courage.

Xu (Empty) Symptoms of the GB Luo-connecting Channel

Weak and flaccid muscles of the foot making it difficult to stand, paralysis of the lower extremities, and severe introversion or depression.

GB Divergent Channel Symptoms related to the Heart

Anxiety, insomnia, fearfulness, timidity, and difficult decision making or indecision.

Tai Yang (Extra Point)

Located at the temple, in the tender depression approximately $1\,cun$ posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow and the outer canthus.

Yin Tang (Hall of Impression)

Located on the anterior midline between the eyebrows; its actions include calming the Shen, benefiting the nose, and eliminating internal wind.

Bi Tong (Penetrating the nose)

Located at the upper end of the nasolabial groove at the junction of the maxilla and nasal cavity; used for nasal obstruction and rhinitis.

Jia Cheng Jiang (Adjacent to Container of Fluids)

Located $1\,cun$ lateral to Ren-24 (Cheng Jiang); functions to dispel wind and invigorate the channel for facial pain or muscle spasm.

Jin Jin & Yu Ye

Located on the veins on both sides of the frenulum of the tongue (Jin Jin on the left, Yu Ye on the right); used to clear heat and generate fluids.

GB-1 (Tongziliao)

Located in the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin, approximately $0.5\,cun$ lateral to the outer canthus; a meeting point of the GB, SI, and SJ channels.

GB-2 (Tinghui)

Located in the hollow between the intertragic notch and the condyloid process of the mandible; should be located with the mouth wide open.

GB-3 (Shangguan)

Located anterior to the ear in a hollow above the upper border of the zygomatic arch, directly superior to Xiaguan ST-7.

GB-4 (Hanyan)

Located in the temporal region within the hairline, $1/4$ of the distance between Touwei ST-8 and Qubin GB-7.

GB-8 (Shuaigu)

Indicated for one-sided headache, incessant vomiting, and alcohol intoxication/hangovers; it harmonizes the diaphragm and Stomach.

GB-12 (Wangu)

Located in the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process; eliminates wind and calms the spirit.

GB-13 (Benshen)

A meeting point of the Gall Bladder channel with the Yang Wei Mai located on the forehead, $0.5\,cun$ within the anterior hairline.

Yu Yao

Located in the center of the eyebrow, in the depression directly above the pupil when looking straight forward.

GB-14 (Yangbai)

Located on the forehead, $1\,cun$ superior to the middle of the eyebrow; used for eye pain, night blindness, and drooping of the eyelid.

GB-15 (Toulinqi)

Meeting point of GB, Bladder, and Yang Linking vessel located directly above GB-14, $0.5\,cun$ within the anterior hairline.

GB-17 (Zhengying)

Located in the parietal region, $1.5\,cun$ posterior to Muchuang GB-16; it benefits the head and pacifies the Stomach.

GB-20 (Fengchi)

Located below the occiput, midway between Fengfu DU-16 and Wangu GB-12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles.

An Mian (Peaceful Sleep)

Extra point located posterior to the ear at the midpoint between SJ-17 and GB-20; used for insomnia and calming the Shen.

Yi Ming (Shielding Brightness)

Extra point located $1\,cun$ posterior to Yifeng SJ-17; benefits the ears and eyes and treats dizziness.

Qian Zheng (Pull Aright)

Extra point located $0.5$ to $1.0\,cun$ anterior to the auricular lobe; used for deviation of the eyes and mouth.

Jing-Well Points (Five Shu)

Points where qi is most superficial; they treat fullness below the Heart and clear excess or revive consciousness.

Ying-Spring Points (Five Shu)

Points that treat body heat and clear heat; in the Yin channel phase, they correspond to Fire.

Shu-Stream Points (Five Shu)

Points used to treat heavy body and pain in the joints (dampness).

Jing-River Points (Five Shu)

Points used to treat panting, coughing, and spells of cold and heat.

He-Sea Points (Five Shu)

Points used to treat intestinal disorders such as diarrhea and counterflow qi.