GB-5 - Suspended Skull

悬颅 - Xuán lú

Point Region: Head

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Gallbladder Meridian

足少阳胆经 - Zú Shàoyáng Dǎn Jīng

GB-5, or 'Xuanlu' (meaning 'Suspended Skull'), is a local point located on the side of the head. Its name refers to its ability to address issues related to the 'skull' and 'head,' such as a headache and a sense of 'swelling' in the head.

As a local point, Xuanlu is primarily used for issues related to the head and neck, such as a headache, dizziness, and a sense of 'stuckness' in the head. It is a go-to point for 'clearing heat' 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.

Xuanlu 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 temporal side of the head, equidistant between GB-4 and GB-6.

How to Locate:

  1. Locate your temple area about one finger width above your ear
  2. Move slightly higher and back along the temple from this area
  3. Feel for the depression along the temple bone
  4. The point is in this hollow in the upper temple area
Location illustration for On the temporal side of the head, equidistant between GB-4 and GB-6.

Primary Functions

Nervous System

  • Treats severe temporal headaches
  • Relieves migraine attacks
  • Calms hyperactive nervous system
  • Improves sleep quality

Eye & Vision System

  • Alleviates eye pain and pressure
  • Treats visual disturbances
  • Reduces light sensitivity

Emotional & Mental

  • Reduces irritability and mood swings
  • Promotes emotional stability
  • Supports mental clarity

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Headache
  • Epilepsy
  • Facial pain
  • Dizziness
  • Migraines
  • Temporal headaches
  • Emotional agitation
  • Cranial swelling

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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GB-5 Protocols

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