Hanyan (GB4)
Hanyan (GB4), “Forehead Fullness”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 4 of the 44 on the channel. Dispels Wind and eases migraine and dizziness.
Location
On the head, one quarter of the way along the curve from ST8 to GB7, over the temple.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind and eases migraine and dizziness.
Traditional indications
- Migraine
- Dizziness
- Tinnitus
- Outer canthus pain
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.
- BL8 Luoque (Bladder): Dizziness, Tinnitus
- EX-HN5 Taiyang (Extraordinary points): Dizziness, Migraine
- ST8 Touwei (Stomach): Dizziness, Migraine
- BL3 Meichong (Bladder): Dizziness
- BL5 Wuchu (Bladder): Dizziness
- BL6 Chengguang (Bladder): Dizziness
Point profile
- Code
- GB4
- Pinyin name
- Hàn Yàn
- Characters
- 颔厌
- Translation
- Forehead Fullness
- Meridian
- Gallbladder
- Element
- Wood
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Head & Neck, Migraine, Eyes
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.
