GB-7 - Temporal Hairline Curve

曲鬓 - Qū bìn

Point Region: Head

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Gallbladder Meridian

足少阳胆经 - Zú Shàoyáng Dǎn Jīng

GB-7, or 'Qubin' (meaning 'Crook of the Temple'), is a local point located on the side of the head. Its name refers to its position in the 'crook' or 'curve' of the temple, where it can address issues related to the head and face.

As a local point, Qubin is primarily used for issues related to the head 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.

Qubin 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: In the temporal region, within the hairline, anterior and superior to the ear.

How to Locate:

  1. Locate your ear and the hairline above it
  2. Find the curved area where your hairline bends around your temple
  3. Place your finger in this curved hairline region
  4. Feel for the depression anterior and superior to your ear
  5. This is GB-7, in the temporal hairline curve
Location illustration for In the temporal region, within the hairline, anterior and superior to the ear.

Primary Functions

Nervous System

  • Relieves temporal headaches
  • Treats jaw tension and lockjaw
  • Calms facial nerve disorders
  • Improves mental clarity

Musculoskeletal System

  • Reduces jaw muscle tension
  • Treats TMJ disorders
  • Relieves facial muscle spasms

Liver & Gallbladder System

  • Harmonizes gallbladder function
  • Supports decision-making
  • Balances emotional responses

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Headache
  • Facial pain
  • Jaw spasm
  • Epilepsy
  • Migraines
  • Tmj dysfunction
  • Emotional agitation
  • Temporal swelling

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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