Gallbladder 1
GB1 Acupressure Point
Use the Wood Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Gallbladder channel. Acupressure point Gallbladder 1 has limited uses compared to other points on the GB channel, but it is an important point for eyes and for headaches.
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Location of GB 1
Half a Cun lateral to the outer canthus in the depression on the lateral side of the orbital margin. Apply the Head-Ease Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 1 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Gallbladder 1
Headache
In the case of headaches at the temple or eyes:
- Apply the Head-Ease Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 1
- Apply the Head-Ease Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 14
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
Eye Disorders
With vision disorders such as glaucoma, cataracts, and worsening night vision due to Liver Qi Disharmonies:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 1
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 2
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 6
Red Eyes
Redness and pain of the eyes due to Liver Fire Rising:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 1
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 2
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
Itchy Eyes
With itchy red eyes due to Liver Wind-Heat:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 1
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 2
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
Dry Eyes
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 1
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point GB 1
- Tongziliao
- Bone Hole
- Pupil Crevice
- Hind Curve
- Greater Yang
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point GB 1
- Meeting Point of Gallbladder, Triple Burner, and Small Intestine Channels
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point GB 1
- Expels Wind Heat
- Clears Fire
- Brightens the Eyes
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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