Gallbladder meridian

GB-2 (Tīnghuì, 听会) — Hearing Convergence

Meridian
Gallbladder (GB)
Anatomical view
head
Point classification
No additional traditional classification is stated in the checked educational source.
Depth reference
0.5–1.0 cun perpendicular with the mouth open, stopping before the joint space
Moxibustion
Not established in checked point source; direct or scarring moxibustion is avoided on the face or hairline.
Reference aliases
GB2; Tinghui; 听会; Hearing Convergence

Anatomical location

On the face, in the hollow between the intertragic notch and mandibular condyle, best felt with the mouth open.

Traditional actions

Benefits hearing; clears channel obstruction around the ear; relaxes the jaw.

Recorded indications

Primary: Tinnitus; reduced hearing; ear pain; jaw pain or clicking.

Secondary: Toothache; facial weakness; temporal headache.

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.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region GB2, p. 172
  2. Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Gall Bladder 2: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
  3. 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
  4. Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Care with points near joints, pp. 12–13

Frequently asked questions

Where is GB-2 located?

On the face, in the hollow between the intertragic notch and mandibular condyle, best felt with the mouth open.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for GB-2?

Benefits hearing; clears channel obstruction around the ear; relaxes the jaw. The dataset lists these primary indications: Tinnitus; reduced hearing; ear pain; jaw pain or clicking. Secondary indications are recorded as: Toothache; facial weakness; temporal headache.

Is GB-2 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify GB-2 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.