Gall Bladder 5, Xuan Lu
懸顱, xuán lú, "Suspended Skull"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Mi Niemǐ niè米嚙Rice Bite
Mi Niemǐ niè米囓Rice Bite
Sui Kongsuí kǒng髓孔Marrow Hole
Sui Zhongsuí zhōng髓中Marrow Center
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Within the hairline of the temporal region, midway of the border line connecting Touwei (ST-8) and Qubin (GB-7).
  • Deadman
In the temporal region, within the hairline, half the distance between Touwei St 8 and Qubin GB7.
Innervation
Innervation:
See Hanyan (GB 4).
Vasculature
Vasculature:
See Hanyan (GB 4).
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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