Bitter taste in the mouth and blurred vision are symptoms commonly found in which pathway of the GB channel?
Primary Pathway
Which pathways of the GB channel connect to the Liver, GB, and eyes?
Primary & Divergent
The GB goes to the Heart via which pathway(s)?
Divergent
Strain and cramping of the fourth toe, inability to extend and bend the knee, and sacral back spasms are a pathology of which pathway of the GB channel?
Sinew Pathway
What pathway is the following pathology associated with?
Example: If one looks to the right, the right eye opens & vice versa.
Sinew Pathology
The Divergent channel connects with the GB, and spreads upwards through the LV, proceeds more upwards across the HT and esophagus. What pathology is associated with this channel proceeding across the esophagus?
Plum Pit Qi
Due to an issue occurring along the GB channel, a patient can have a tight ST channel. This is shown with the Sinew pathway as it’s first sub-branch runs anteriorly to bind in the area above ST-(#).
ST-32
What is the Shaoyang pair for the GB?
SJ
Is the Gallbladder considered an extraordinary organ. like the uterus & brain?
Yes
This GB point is the entry point of the GB channel. What are some major symptoms a patient can present with?
GB-1
headaches, lacrimation on exposure to wind, redness and itching of inner or outer canthus, glaucoma, deviation of the mouth and eyes
What is a good local point for a patient presenting with deviation of the eyes and mouth post-stroke?
GB-1 (TONGZILIAO) “Pupil Crevice”
This GB point is found to benefit the ears, eliminate wind, and specifically can help a TMJ patient with a toothache from grinding.
GB-2 (TINGHUI) “Meeting of Hearing”
Utilizing GB-2, SI-17, SI-19 and SJ-3 can be a great prescription for:
A) Otitis Media
B) Deafness & Tinnitus
C) Trigeminal Neuralgia
D) Blurry Vision
B) Deafness & Tinnitus
GB-3 is especially helpful for which condition?
Trigeminal Neuralgia (combo with SJ-17)
GB-4 (HANYAN) “Jaw Serenity” is most useful for:
A) low back issues
B) loss of smell
C) migraines (1-sided HAs) and toothaches
D) sneezing
C) migraines (1-sided HAs) and toothaches
Also, it helps with head wind, earache, neck pain, and wrist pain (i.e., joint wind)
This point meets with the GB, ST, SJ, & LI channels. The symptoms it primarily helps with are toothaches, nosebleeds, incessant turbid nasal discharge, & rhinitis
GB-5 (XUANLU) “Suspended Skull”
Which two GB points along the side of the skull meet with the ST & LI channels as well?
GB-5 & GB-6
Not only does this GB point eliminate wind and benefit the mouth + jaw, but it offers support of various aspects of the head and the function surrounding this region.
GB-7
GB-8 (SHUAIGU) “Leading Valley” treats (symptom) due to LYR, LF, or LW; additionally, treats alcohol intoxication and alleviates vomiting by harmonizing the diaphragm and Stomach.
What are some general biomedical indications this point helps with?
Migraines and infantile convulsion due to high fever
This GB point, found on the head, helps with calming the spirit related to headaches.
GB-9 (TIANCHONG) “Heavenly Rushing”
This point is found 1/3 the distance between GB-9 & GB-12 in a depression on the skull.
GB-10 (FUBAI) “Floating White”
GB-9 is found at which location?
Above the ear, in a depression, .5 cun posterior to GB-8
Helping with heaviness, this GB point is indicated for headaches and neck pain.
GB-12 (WANGU) “Mastoid Process”
For patients who are dissociating, this GB point works great for such conditions.
GB-13 (BENSHEN) “Root of the Spirit”
