GB 18 — Chéng Líng (承灵) — Support Spirit
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1. Overview
GB 18 — Chéng Líng (承灵) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Support Spirit, 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 18 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the head, 4 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
3. Actions
- Benefits the head
- Calms the Mind
- Clears the Brain
- Benefits the nose
- Descends Lung Qi
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Headache
- Brain Wind
- Dizziness
- Eye pain
- Rhinitis
- Epistaxis
- Bronchitis
- Vertigo
- Nasal congestion
5. Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5-1.5 icun.
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 18 Chéng Líng (Support Spirit) is classified as: Meeting point of 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 18 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Coughing. 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.
