GB5 Xuanlu

Xuanlu · 悬颅 · Suspended Skull

Meridian

Gallbladder meridian

Location

In the temporal hairline, at the midpoint of the curved line from ST8 to GB7.

What it helps with

Throbbing pain in the temple, heaviness of the head, irritability towards evening.

How to work on it

Gentle circles for 30–45 seconds with slow, even breathing.

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.

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