GB 19 — Nǎo Kōng (脑空) — Brain Hollow
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1. Overview
GB 19 — Nǎo Kōng (脑空) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Brain Hollow, 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 19 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the head at the level of the upper border of the external occipital protuberance (GV-17 Naohu), 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
3. Actions
- Benefits the head
- Alleviates pain
- Pacifies Wind
- Clears the sense organs
4. Indications
- Headache
- Stiffness of the neck
- Vertigo
- Painful eyes
- Tinnitus
- Epilepsy
- Redness, swelling and pain of the eyes
- Deafness
- Pain of the nose
5. Needling
Slanted insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
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 19 Nǎo Kōng (Brain Hollow) is classified as: Meeting point of 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 19 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Tinnitus, Depression, Asthma. 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.
