Gallbladder 14
GB14 Acupressure Point
Acupressure point Gallbladder 14 has limited uses compared to other points on the GB channel, but it is an important point for pain of the forehead. 
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Location of Acupressure Point GB 14
On the forehead directly above the eyebrows one Cun superior to midpoint of eyebrow lining up with the pupil when one is looking straight ahead. Apply the Head-Ease Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 14 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Gallbladder 14
Headache
In the case of frontal headaches:
- Apply the Head-ease Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 14
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
Twitching Eyes
With chronic twitching eyes due to Liver-Wind rising:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 14
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 2
Drooping Eyelids
With drooping eye lids with aging:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 14
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 44
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Bladder 62
Bell's Palsy
For drooping eyelids due to Bell's Palsy and External/Internal Wind:
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 14
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 2
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 41
Other Name(s) of GB 14
- Yangbai
- Yang White
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of GB 14
- Meeting Point of Gallbladder, Stomach, Yang Wei, Triple Burner and Large Intestine Channel
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions or GB 14
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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