Gall Bladder 18, Cheng Ling
承靈, chéng líng, "Spirit Support"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the head, 4 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
  • Deadman
In the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between Toulinqi GB 15 and Fengchi GB 20, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to Zhengying GB 17.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the great occipital nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the occipital artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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