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POINT: GB-18

English: Support Spirit
Also Known As: Spirit Receiver
  • In the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between GB-15 Toulinqi and GB-20 Fengchi, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB-17 Zhengying.
  • Located directly lateral to DU-20 Baihui, 2.25 cun from the midline on the Gall Bladder channel.
    Note: This point may be needled in any direction. Direction depends on the symptomology. Direct the needle towards the point of pain, or join to other head points.
  • On the head, 4 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
  • Transverse insertion 0.5-1.5 icun.
  • Slanted insertion 0.5-1 cun.
  • Moxibustion is applicable.
  • Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun.
  • Meeting point of with the Yang Wei Channel.
  • Benefits the head
  • Calms the Mind
  • Clears the Brain
  • Benefits the nose
  • Descends Lung Qi
  • Alleviates pain
  • Headache
  • Brain Wind
  • Dizziness
  • Eye pain
  • Rhinitis
  • Epistaxis
  • Bronchitis
  • Vertigo
  • Nasal congestion
  • Dyspnea
  • Coughing
  • Aversion to Wind and Cold
  • Common cold
  • Occluded nose
  • Rhinorrhea

GB-20
Fengchi
UB-12
Fengmen
UB-45
Yixi
SI-3
Houxi

 

 

Epistaxis

Stifled breathing

 

 

  • This point has a deep effect on mental problems such as obsessive thoughts and dementia.