Zhengying (GB17)
Zhengying (GB17), “Upright Construction”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 17 of the 44 on the channel. Dispels Wind and stops headache and dizziness.
Location
On the head, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline, directly above the pupil.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind and stops headache and dizziness.
Traditional indications
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Toothache
- Stiff lips
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.
- BL3 Meichong (Bladder): Dizziness, Headache
- BL5 Wuchu (Bladder): Dizziness, Headache
- BL6 Chengguang (Bladder): Dizziness, Headache
- BL58 Feiyang (Bladder): Dizziness, Headache
- BL66 Zutonggu (Bladder): Dizziness, Headache
- GV18 Qiangjian (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Dizziness, Headache
Point profile
- Code
- GB17
- Pinyin name
- Zhèng Yíng
- Characters
- 正营
- Translation
- Upright Construction
- Meridian
- Gallbladder
- Element
- Wood
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Head & Neck, Eyes, Pain
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.
