Location
In the depression the posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.
Cautions
No specific contraindications for head points.
Indications
Conditions for which GB12 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Agitation HeartAgitation HeartAtrophy ArmAtrophy ArmLeg Muscle WastingLeg Muscle WastingBenefit HeadBenefit HeadCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenContraction Mouth MusclesContraction Mouth MusclesDeviation EyeDeviation EyeFacial DroopFacial DroopPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderPsychological Cursing DisorderPsychological Cursing DisorderEpilepsyHemiplegiaJaw Clenched StiffnessLeg Flaccid StiffnessStiff NeckUnable to Turn NeckImmobility Jaw ClenchedImmobility Leg FlaccidImmobility NeckImmobility Neck TurningInsensitivity ColdInsensitivity ColdInsomniaMalariaMyalgia Neck MusclesMyalgia Neck MusclesPainFacial PainFacial PainHead PainHead PainHeadacheHeadacheHead Behind Ear PainHead Behind Ear PainNeck PainNeck PainToothacheToothachePharyngitisCheek SwellingCheek SwellingEar SwellingEar SwellingTorticollisTremor HeadTremor HeadUrine DarkUrine DarkLeg WeaknessLeg WeaknessWindWind HeadWind HeadWithering MouthWithering Mouth
Protocols using GB12
- Copd, Dyspnea Exertional, Exercise Intolerance, Fatigue Leg – LU01, LU09, LI18, ST36, BL13, BL20, BL23, KD03, GB12, CV04, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-024-04353-0)
- Tinnitus – ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI19, KD03, KD06, TB17, TB21, GB02, GB12, GB43, LV02, LV03, CV04, CV06, GV20 (陈丽华. 针刺治疗耳鸣的临床疗效观察. , [CNKI])
- Vertigo Cervical, Dizziness Cervicogenic – BL10, GB12, GB20, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.3831/KPI.2018.21.027)
- Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke, Dementia Prevention, Stroke Ischemic Sequelae – ST02, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL10, PC06, GB12, GB20, LV03, GV20, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000023803)
- Disability Low Back, Low Back Chronic Pain – ST04, ST36, SP13, SP14, BL23, BL24, BL25, BL37, BL40, GB12, GB26, GB30, GB34, GB41, GV03, GV04, GV05, GV24, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-11-118)
- Copd, Dyspnea Exertional, Respiratory Obstruction – LU01, LU09, LI18, ST36, BL13, BL20, BL23, GB12 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000004879)
- Headache, Neuralgia Occipital, Occipital Pain – BL09, GB12, GB20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-020-02955-y)
- Neuralgia Occipital, Occipital Pain, Cervical Pain – ST08, BL04, BL10, GB12, GB20, GV16, GV24 (Pan Changqing & Tan Guangbo. Forty-two Cases of Greater Occipital Neuralgia Treated by Acupuncture plus Acupoint-Injection. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(3): 175-177)
- Weight Loss, Copd, Dyspnea, Malnutrition, Exercise Intolerance – LU01, LU09, LI18, ST36, BL13, BL20, BL23, KD03, GB12, CV04, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-018-2341-3)
- Ischemic Stroke, Dysphagia Post-stroke – ST09, SP06, PC06, TB17, GB12, GB20, CV23, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-024-04657-1)
- Dysphagia Neurogenic – TB17, GB12, GB20, CV23 (Chan SL et al. Therapeutic effects of acupuncture for neurogenic dysphagia—a randomized controlled trial. J Traditional Chinese Medicine 2012; 32(1): 25-30)
- Headache Tension, Headache Liver Yang Hyperactivity – BL04, BL10, GB05, GB12, GB20, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.26973/d.cnki.gbjzu.2024.000180)