GB 6 — Xuán Lí (悬厘) — Suspended Hair
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1. Overview
GB 6 — Xuán Lí (悬厘) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Suspended Hair, 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 6 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Below the temple, three quarters of the distance from ST-8 Touwei to GB-7 Qubin.
3. Actions
- Expels Wind
- Clears Heat
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Migraine headache
- Toothache
- Facial swelling
- Neurasthenia
- Tinnitus
- Redness and swelling of the skin of the face
- Agitation of the Heart with no desire to eat
- One-sided headache
- One-sided headache extending to the outer canthus
5. Needling
Straight 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 6 Xuán Lí (Suspended Hair) is classified as: Meeting point of the Stomach, San Jiao and Large Intestine 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 6 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Migraine, Tinnitus. 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.
