GB 16 — Mù Chuāng (目窗) — Window of the Eye

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Overview
Location
Actions
Indications
Needling
Clinical notes
Treatment at my clinic

1. Overview

GB 16 — Mù Chuāng (目窗) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Window of the Eye, 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 16 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.

2. Location

Located 1.5 cun posterior to GB-15 Toulinqi.

3. Actions

Benefits the eyes
Removes Wind
Alleviates pain

4. Indications

Visual dizziness
Superficial visual obstruction
Swelling and pain of the eyes
Nearsightedness
All types of eye diseases
Aversion to Cold
Chills and fever with anhidrosis
Facial edema
Apoplectic coma

5. Needling

Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Note: This point may be needled in any direction. Direction depends on the symptomology. Direct the needle towards the point of pain, or join to other head points.

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 16 Mù Chuāng (Window of the Eye) is classified as: Meeting point with the Yang Wei 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 16 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.