GB18

GB18 is also named 承灵, Chengling, 承靈
Chengling
Chengling

Chengling(GB18,承灵) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Gall Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

4 cun superior to the anterior hairline and 2. 25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.

Indication

  • ①Headache,vertigo;
  • ②pain in the eye;
  • ③stuffy nose, epistaxis.

Method

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.