GB19 - Naokong (Gallbladder Point 19)

Point features

Where is it located

GB19 is located directly above GB20, 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline of the head, along the curved line of the skull, corresponding to the upper edge of the occiput.

Functions

• Eliminates internal and external Wind
• Calms the Shen and enhances mental clarity
• Relieves occipital headache and cranial tension
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What is it for

• Occipital headache and neuralgia
• Dizziness and heaviness in the head
• Anxiety with mental confusion
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In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with GB19, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

GB19 Naokong, whose name means 'Brain Void', is indicated in treatments for mental overload, sensory overstimulation, and vestibular disorders related to Liver imbalances. It is often combined with GB20 for cases of chronic migraines and burnout syndromes.

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