Muchuang (GB16)
Muchuang (GB16), “Eye Window”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 16 of the 44 on the channel. Brightens the eyes and dispels Wind-Heat from the head.
Location
On the head, 1.5 cun within the anterior hairline, directly above the pupil.
Functions according to tradition
Brightens the eyes and dispels Wind-Heat from the head.
Traditional indications
- Blurred vision
- Red eyes
- Headache
- Facial swelling
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.
- TE23 Sizhukong (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Blurred vision, Headache, Red eyes
- BL5 Wuchu (Bladder): Blurred vision, Headache
- BL6 Chengguang (Bladder): Blurred vision, Headache
- LI5 Yangxi (Large Intestine): Headache, Red eyes
- TE16 Tianyou (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Blurred vision, Facial swelling
- BL64 Jinggu (Bladder): Headache, Red eyes
Point profile
- Code
- GB16
- Pinyin name
- Mù Chuāng
- Characters
- 目窗
- Translation
- Eye Window
- Meridian
- Gallbladder
- Element
- Wood
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Eyes, Head & Neck, Face
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.
