GB-1 - Pupil Crevice

瞳子髎 - Tóng zǐ liáo

Point Region: Head

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Gallbladder Meridian

足少阳胆经 - Zú Shàoyáng Dǎn Jīng

GB-1, or 'Tongziliao' (meaning 'Pupil Crevice'), is a local point located on the outer corner of the eye. Its name refers to its position in the 'crevice' of the 'pupil,' where it can be used to address issues related to the eyes and vision.

As a local point, Tongziliao is primarily used for issues related to the eyes, such as a stye, red and swollen eyes, and a sense of 'wind' in the eyes. It is a go-to point for 'clearing wind' and 'brightening' the eyes, helping to restore a sense of clarity and focus. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of balance and harmony to the entire body.

Tongziliao acts as a vital access point to the core of the body, providing a direct and effective way to address blockages and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the upper body. It's a reminder of the power of local points to provide targeted relief and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the entire body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: Located at the lateral corner of the eye, in the hollow of the lateral orbital rim.

How to Locate:

  1. Sit comfortably and look straight ahead
  2. Locate the outer corner of your eye
  3. Feel for the small depression at the lateral edge of the eye socket
  4. This is where the upper and lower eyelids meet at the temple side
  5. The point is in this hollow at the outer corner of your eye
Location illustration for Located at the lateral corner of the eye, in the hollow of the lateral orbital rim.

Primary Functions

Eye & Vision System

  • Improves visual clarity and sharpness
  • Relieves eye strain and visual fatigue
  • Treats eye twitching and spasms
  • Reduces crow's feet and periorbital wrinkles

Nervous System

  • Alleviates temporal headaches
  • Calms nervous tension in the head
  • Improves concentration and mental clarity

Liver & Gallbladder System

  • Harmonizes liver qi and blood
  • Supports decision-making clarity
  • Balances emotional stability

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Red eyes
  • Itching
  • Lacrimation
  • Facial paralysis
  • Eye strain
  • Twitching eyelids
  • Blurred vision
  • Photophobia

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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GB-1 Protocols

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