GB 3 GB3 Upper Gate Shang Guan 上關 gall bladder 3 Gall Bladder 3 gb3
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GB 3 GB3
GB 3 GB3

GB 3 Upper Gate - Shang Guan - 上關

GB 3 Point Location

Location

In a depression directly above ST 7 on the upper border of the zygomatic arch, in front of the ear.

Associations

  • Intersection Point of the GB, TH & ST Meridians

Actions

  • Local point, usually for headache

GB 3 Cautions

Precautions:

  • No Deep Needle (NDN): No Deep Needling.

For a more comprehensive list of all cautions, see our precautions and contraindications page.

Relationships
Nearby Points (2)
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