本神 (Běnshén) — Root of the Spirit
Gallbladder channel · point 13
Meeting point of the Gallbladder channel with the Yang Wei Mai
Location
On the head, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 3 cun lateral to the midline.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–0.8 cun
Angle:
Transverse
Functions
- Calms the spirit and settles the mind
- Expels wind and settles convulsions
Indications
Anxiety, agitation and fearfulnessinsomniaepilepsy and convulsionsheadache and dizzinessstiff neck
Clinical Notes
Its name marks it as a spirit point: used where anxiety, obsessive thought or emotional overwhelm dominate, often with GB18 and GV24.
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