Gall Bladder 8, Shuai Gu
率谷, shuài gǔ, "Valley Lead"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Shuai Jiaoshuài jiǎo率角Following the Corner
Shuai Rongshuài róng蟀容Cricket Container
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Superior to the apex of the auricle, 1.5 cun within the hairline.
  • Deadman
In the temporal region, in the slight depression 1 cun directly above the apex of the ear.
Innervation
Innervation:
The anastomotic branch of the auriculotemporal nerve and great occipital nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The parietal branches of the superficial temporal artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use during Pregnancy
    •
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

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