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Hanyan

Synonyms:
  1. 颔厌
  2. GB4
  3. 頷厭

Hanyan
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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.