Qubin (GB7)
Qubin (GB7), “Temporal Hairline Curve”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 7 of the 44 on the channel. Dispels Wind from the side of the head and relaxes the jaw.
Location
On the head, where the vertical line of the posterior border of the temple hairline meets the horizontal line of the auricular apex.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind from the side of the head and relaxes the jaw.
Traditional indications
- Migraine
- Lockjaw
- Cheek swelling
- Toothache
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.
- ST5 Daying (Stomach): Cheek swelling, Lockjaw, Toothache
- TE20 Jiaosun (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Cheek swelling, Migraine, Toothache
- ST6 Jiache (Stomach): Lockjaw, Toothache
- ST3 Juliao (Stomach): Cheek swelling, Toothache
- LI5 Yangxi (Large Intestine): Toothache
- TE21 Ermen (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Toothache
Point profile
- Code
- GB7
- Pinyin name
- Qū Bìn
- Characters
- 曲鬓
- Translation
- Temporal Hairline Curve
- Meridian
- Gallbladder
- Element
- Wood
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Head & Neck, Jaw, Migraine
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.
