Xuanli GB6: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Xuanli is at the temple, and covered by the long hair.
Xuanli-GB6

Nomenclature:

Xuan: hang Li: hair
Xuanli is at the temple and covered by the long hair.
Point: GB-6
Chinese Name: 悬厘
Name: Xuanli
English Name/Meaning: Suspended Hair
Pinyin: xuán lí
Han Geul 한글: hyeol li 현리
Romaji: ken ri
Vietnamese: Huyền ly

Location:

Within the hairline, at the junction of the lower 1/4 and upper 3/4 of the distance between Touwei (ST8) and Qubin (GB7).

Functions of  xuanli:

  • Subdues Liver yang in the head.
  • Opens the orifice of the mind.
  • Benefits the ear.

Indications:

  • Temporal headache, migraine, Dizziness, blurred vision, speech difficulties, lack of willpower and motivation.
  • in the inthe outer canthus, tinnitus, frequent sneezing.

Method:

Puncture Subcutaneouly 0.3-0.5 cun.

Remarks:

Scalp acupuncture MS6 : motor area is connected to this point.

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