Gallbladder 20
GB20 Acupressure Point
Use the Wood Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Gallbladder channel. Acupressure point Gallbladder 20 an important point for treating pain or diseases of the head, sensory organs, and neck.
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Location of Acupressure Point GB 20
At the base of the Occiput in a hollow space between the upper portion of the sternocleidonmastoideus and the muscle trapezius1 Apply the Wood Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 20 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Gallbladder 20
Chronic Headaches
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 20
- Apply the Head-ease Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 14
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
Neck Pain
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 20
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point San Jiao 5
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 20
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Bladder 40
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
Other Name(s) of GB 20
- Fengchi
- Wind Pond
- Wind Pool
- Heat Mansion
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of GB 20
- Intersecting Point of the Triple Butner, Gallbladder and Yang Wei Main Channels
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions or GB 20
- Eliminates Wind
- Subdues Liver Yang Rising
- Benefits the Eyes and Ears
- Benefits and Clears the Brain
- Activates the GB Channel and Alleviates Pain
- Benefits the Head and Opens the Portals
- Harmonizes Qi and Blood
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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