GB13

Benshen

Benshen(GB13,本神) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Gall Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

On the lateral part of the forehead, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 3 cun lateral to Shenting (GV24), two thirds the distance between Shenting (GV24) and Touwei (ST8).

Indication

Epilepsy, infantile convulsion, stroke, headache, dizziness.

Method

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.