颔厌

颔厌 is also named GB4, Hanyan, 頷厭
Hanyan
Hanyan

Hanyan(GB4,颔厌) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Gall Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

Within the temple, at the junction of the upper l/4 and lower 3/4 of the distance between Touwel(ST8) and Qubin(GB7).

Indication

  • ①Migraine, vertigo;
  • ②epilepsy;
  • ③tinnitus, pain m the outer canthus, toothache.

Method

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.