Gallbladder meridian
GB-15 (Tóulínqì, 头临泣) — Head Overlooking Tears
- Meridian
- Gallbladder (GB)
- Anatomical view
- lateral
- Point classification
- Meeting point of the Gallbladder and Bladder channels and the Yang Linking vessel.
- Depth reference
- 0.3–0.5 cun subcutaneous
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked point source; direct or scarring moxibustion is avoided on the face or hairline.
- Reference aliases
- GB15; Toulinqi; 头临泣; Head Overlooking Tears
Anatomical location
On the frontal scalp, 0.5 B-cun behind the anterior hairline and directly above the centre of the pupil.
Traditional actions
Clears the head; benefits the eyes and nose; settles wind.
Recorded indications
Primary: Headache; dizziness; blocked nose; eye pain or tearing.
Secondary: Seizure patterns; agitation; reduced smell.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region GB15, p. 179
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Gall Bladder 15: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th ed. Appendix C, pp. 240–241: direct/scarring moxibustion restriction for GB1–GB19
Frequently asked questions
Where is GB-15 located?
On the frontal scalp, 0.5 B-cun behind the anterior hairline and directly above the centre of the pupil.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for GB-15?
Clears the head; benefits the eyes and nose; settles wind. The dataset lists these primary indications: Headache; dizziness; blocked nose; eye pain or tearing. Secondary indications are recorded as: Seizure patterns; agitation; reduced smell.
Is GB-15 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify GB-15 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.