GB8

Shuaigu

Shuaigu(GB8,率谷) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Gall Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

On the temple, in a small depression 1.5 cun directly above the apex of the ear.

Indication

• ①Headache, dizziness;
• ②acute or chronic wind in children caused by fright.

Method

Subcutaneous insertion 0.5~0.8 cun.