GB-14 - Yang White

阳白 - Yáng bái

Point Region: Head

GB

Gallbladder Meridian

足少阳胆经 - Zú Shàoyáng Dǎn Jīng

GB-14, or 'Yangbai' (meaning 'Yang White'), is a local point located on the forehead. Its name refers to its ability to address issues related to the 'Yang' energy of the face and head, as well as the 'white' or 'clear' vision.

As a local point, Yangbai is primarily used for issues related to the eyes and face, such as a headache, a stiff neck, and a sense of 'swelling' in the face. It is a go-to point for 'clearing wind' and 'regulating' the flow of energy in the head and neck. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of balance and harmony to the entire body.

Yangbai 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: On the forehead, above the eyebrow, in line with the pupil.

How to Locate:

  1. Look straight ahead in a mirror
  2. Locate the center of your pupil
  3. Draw an imaginary line straight up from your pupil
  4. Find the point above your eyebrow on this line
  5. This is GB-14, directly above the pupil
Location illustration for On the forehead, above the eyebrow, in line with the pupil.

Primary Functions

Eye & Vision System

  • Treats eye disorders and vision problems
  • Relieves eye strain and fatigue
  • Reduces drooping eyelids and ptosis
  • Improves visual clarity

Nervous System

  • Alleviates frontal headaches
  • Treats facial paralysis and nerve disorders
  • Calms nervous tension

Liver & Gallbladder System

  • Clears liver wind and heat
  • Promotes emotional stability
  • Supports mental clarity

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Headache
  • Red eyes
  • Twitching eyelids
  • Facial paralysis
  • Frontal headache
  • Eye strain
  • Blurred vision
  • Photophobia

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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GB-14 Protocols

Frontal Headache & Eye Fatigue Relief (3 minutes)

  1. Sit comfortably and close your eyes
  2. Locate GB-14 (above the eyebrow, 1 cun above the midpoint)
  3. Apply gentle pressure with fingertips for 30 seconds
  4. Massage in small circles for 1 minute to ease tension and brighten the eyes
  5. Repeat pressure while breathing slowly