Xuanli (GB6)
Xuanli (GB6), “Suspended Tuft”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 6 of the 44 on the channel. Dispels Wind-Heat and eases migraine.
Location
On the head, three quarters of the way along the curve from ST8 to GB7.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind-Heat and eases migraine.
Traditional indications
- Migraine
- Outer canthus pain
- Fever
- Tinnitus
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): Tinnitus
- LI1 Shangyang (Large Intestine): Fever, Tinnitus
- SI2 Qiangu (Small Intestine): Fever, Tinnitus
- SI5 Yanggu (Small Intestine): Fever, Tinnitus
- TE20 Jiaosun (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Migraine
- TE5 Waiguan (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Migraine, Tinnitus
Point profile
- Code
- GB6
- Pinyin name
- Xuán Lí
- Characters
- 悬厘
- Translation
- Suspended Tuft
- 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.
