GB3 Shangguan

Shangguan · 上关 · Upper Gate

Meridian

Gallbladder meridian

Location

In front of the ear, in the depression above the midpoint of the zygomatic arch — directly above ST7; the hollow is easy to feel with the mouth closed.

What it helps with

Tinnitus and reduced hearing, pain and clicking of the jaw joint, temporal headache.

How to work on it

Gentle circles with the pad of the index finger for 30–45 seconds, mouth slightly open.

Caution

The temporal bone is thin and the superficial temporal artery runs just under the skin: use gentle pressure only, and shift half a centimetre if you feel a pulse under your finger.