Xuanlu (GB5)
Xuanlu (GB5), “Suspended Skull”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 5 of the 44 on the channel. Dispels Wind-Heat from the side of the head and stops pain.
Location
On the head, at the midpoint of the curve from ST8 to GB7.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind-Heat from the side of the head and stops pain.
Traditional indications
- Migraine
- Outer canthus pain
- Toothache
- 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.
- TE20 Jiaosun (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Migraine, Toothache
- TE16 Tianyou (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Facial swelling
- EX-HN5 Taiyang (Extraordinary points): Migraine
- LI5 Yangxi (Large Intestine): Toothache
- ST8 Touwei (Stomach): Migraine
Point profile
- Code
- GB5
- Pinyin name
- Xuán Lú
- Characters
- 悬颅
- Translation
- Suspended Skull
- 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.
