POINT: GB-2 (GALL BLADDER-2)
English: | Meeting of Hearing |
Also Known As: | Confluence of Hearing Reunion of Hearing Hearing Assembly Hearing Convergence |
- In the hollow between the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly. Locate this point with the mouth open.
- In the depression anterior the intertragic notch of the ear, below SI-19 Tinggong.
- When the mouth is open, the point lies in a depression anterior to the intertragic notch, directly below SI-19 Tinggong, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible.
- Transverse insertion posteriorly0.2 to 0.3 cun, or extend to connect with M-HN-9 Taiyang.
- Straight insertion with the mouth open, direct the needle slightly backward, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.7 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Benefits the ears
- Eliminates Wind
- Clears Heat
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
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Swelling, redness and pain of the ear |
Deafness due to Qi Obstruction |
Deafness and tinnitus |
SJ-3 or N-HN-11 or SJ-4 |
SJ-21 or SJ-5 |
SI-19 |
Deafness |
Impaired hearing and deafness |
Tinnitus |
ST-6 |
UB-63 |
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Toothache with aversion to Cold |
Deviation of the mouth and eye |
Bilateral deafness due to injury by Cold |
SJ-4 |
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Apoplectic facial paralysis |
Deafness |
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- According to several texts moxibustion is contraindicated.
- This point is frequently used to treat ear disorders.