GB 4 — Hàn Yàn (颔厌) — Jaw Serenity
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1. Overview
GB 4 — Hàn Yàn (颔厌) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Jaw Serenity, 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 4 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the temple, one-fourth the distance from ST-8 Touwei to GB-7 Qubin.
3. Actions
- Eliminates Wind
- Clears Heat
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Migraine headache
- Tinnitus
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- One-sided headache
- Head Wind with pain at bilateral Taiyang
- Redness of the outer canthus
- Earache
- Neck pain
5. Needling
Slanted insertion, 1 to 1.5 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 4 Hàn Yàn (Jaw Serenity) is classified as: Meeting point of the San Jiao and Stomach channels. 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 4 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Migraine, Tinnitus, Neck pain. 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.
