Xuanlu GB5: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature:

Xuan: Hang Lu: skull
Xuanlu is at the temple as if hanging on both sides of the skull.
Point: GB-5
Chinese Name: 悬颅
Name: Xuanlu
English Name/Meaning: Suspended Skull
Pinyin: xuán lú
Han Geul 한글: hyeol lo 현로
Romaji: ken ro
Vietnamese: Huyền lư

Location:

Within the hairline of the temporal region, midway of the borderline connecting Touwei (ST8) and Qubin (GB7).

Functions of Xuanlu:

• Subdues Liver yang in the head.
• Extinguishes interior wind and invigorates channels.
• Disperse swelling and relieves pain.

Indications:

• One of the main point for headache caused by the rise of Liver yang.
• Epilepsy, convulsions, headache, migraine.
• Pain in the outer canthus, facial swelling, lockjaw.

Method:

Transverse insertion 0.5-1.5 cun.

Remarks:

Meeting point of Triple energizer, gallbladder and stomach.