GB-08, Lǜ Gǔ, 率谷, Leading Valley

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Meeting point of the Gall Bladder and Bladder channels
Location
1 cun above ear apex; It's easier to palpate the point while the subject is chewing.
Needling
Type: Transverse    Depth:  0.5 to 1 cun, 1 to 1.5 cun
Description: Transverse insertion 0.5-1.5 cun.
Caution: Avoid deep needling.
Notes
Energetics 1
Energetics 2
THREADING: Tai Yang to GB8 (Patient supine, side lying or sitting on chair; horizontal threading from Tai Yang to GB8; indicated for ear disorders (tinnitus, ear pain)[Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint. Personal Communications]
Energetics 3
Energetics 4
Energetics 5
Energetics 6

 

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