GB 15 — Tóu Lín Qì (头临泣) — Head Governor of Tears
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1. Overview
GB 15 — Tóu Lín Qì (头临泣) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Head Governor of Tears, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions 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. I use GB 15 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the forehead, directly above GB-14 Yangbai, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline midway between GV-24 Shenting and ST-8 Touwei.
3. Actions
- Regulates the Mind
- Balances the emotions
- Eliminates Wind
- Benefits the head
- Alleviates pain
- Benefits the nose and eyes
4. Indications
- Nasal congestion
- Nasal congestion with aversion to Cold
- Headache
- Head Wind
- Visual dizziness
- Pain of the occiput and forehead
- Pain of the supraorbital ridge
- Vertigo
- Occluded nose
5. Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Note: This point, in common with all points within the hairline may be needled in any direction, depending on the symptomology. The needle should be inserted deep to the subcutaneous layer into the loose tissue adjacent to the bone.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
GB 15 Tóu Lín Qì (Head Governor of Tears) is classified as: Meeting point of the Gall Bladder and Urinary Bladder channels with the Yangwei channel. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GB 15 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache. 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.
