GB 14 — Yáng Bái (阳白) — Yang White
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1. Overview
GB 14 — Yáng Bái (阳白) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Yang White, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used regularly in acupuncture practice for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience, practising at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the forehead, 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the eyebrow.
3. Actions
- Local point for forehead and brow — expels Wind and alleviates pain
- Benefits the eyes and clears frontal Heat
- Meeting point of Gallbladder and Yang Wei Mai
4. Indications
- Frontal headache and supraorbital pain
- Bell's palsy — restores movement to the upper face
- Drooping eyelid (ptosis)
- Eye pain and blurred vision
5. Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5–0.8 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of in a clinical sharps container immediately after treatment.
6. Clinical notes
GB 14 is the meeting point of the Gallbladder and Yang Wei Mai on the forehead. It is the primary local point for the forehead and brow region and is indispensable in Bell's palsy treatment to restore upper facial movement, combined with BL 2, GB 1, ST 6 and LI 4. Also used for frontal migraine and supraorbital neuralgia.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GB 14 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headaches, Migraines. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
