Wangu (GB12)
Wangu (GB12), “Completion Bone”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 12 of the 44 on the channel. Dispels Wind, calms the Shen and relaxes the neck.
Location
On the neck, in the depression posteroinferior to the mastoid process.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind, calms the Shen and relaxes the neck. A useful point for insomnia.
Traditional indications
- Insomnia
- Neck stiffness
- Headache
- Facial palsy
- Toothache
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Two or more channels meet here, so it is credited with acting on all of them.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- GV18 Qiangjian (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Headache, Insomnia, Neck stiffness
- GV19 Houding (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Headache, Insomnia, Neck stiffness
- TE12 Xiaoluo (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Headache, Neck stiffness
- BL64 Jinggu (Bladder): Headache, Neck stiffness
- BL66 Zutonggu (Bladder): Headache, Neck stiffness
- GV13 Taodao (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Headache, Neck stiffness
Point profile
- Code
- GB12
- Pinyin name
- Wán Gǔ
- Characters
- 完骨
- Translation
- Completion Bone
- Meridian
- Gallbladder
- Element
- Wood
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Insomnia, Neck, Head & Neck
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
