GB 3
GB 3 Shang Guan 上關
“Upper Gate”
SHANG upper
GUAN gate, pass
Other Names
Location and Needling:
Upper border of zygomatic arch, in front of the ear, at lower insertion of temporalis muscle.
0.3-0.5 cun perpendicular
Contraindications and Cautions
Functions
Gall Bladder,
Intersection point with SJ and ST, The energy of the ST passes to the LUs, then to the neck, toward the eyes, penetrates into the brain, then goes to GB-3 in order to enter the ST meridian.
Eliminates wind and benefits the ears
Signs and Symptoms
Clinical Research
Sources
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tsangk
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