GB4

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.