# GB13 Benshen (Spirit Root) – Gallbladder Meridian

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Location: 0.5 thumb widths within the hairline of the forehead 3 thumb widths lateral to the GV24.

Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/gb13

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Deviation Eye, Deviation Eye, Facial Droop, Facial Droop, Epilepsy, Epilepsy (infant), Epilepsy Infantile, Eyesight / Vision Dizzy, Dizzy Vision, Hemiplegia, Body Turning Stiffness, Stiff Neck, Immobility Body Turning, Immobility Neck, Chest Pain, Chest Pain, Rib Pain, Rib Pain, Headache, Headache, Neck Pain, Neck Pain, Phlegm, Vomiting Foam, Vomiting Foam, Vomiting Saliva, Vomiting Saliva, Wind, Stroke

## Most often selected alongside GB13

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- GV24 (Spirit Court) – 63 protocols
- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 61 protocols
- LV03 (Great Surge) – 35 protocols
- SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) – 28 protocols
- HT07 (Spirit Gate) – 22 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 22 protocols
- GB20 (Wind Pool) – 20 protocols
- KD03 (Great Stream) – 20 protocols

## Protocols using GB13 (50 best-sourced of 75)

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vomiting, Nausea, Photophobia, Headache Migraine, Headache Unilateral, Phonophobia | LI04, ST44, SI03, BL60, PC06, TB05, TB20, GB08, GB13, GB20, GB34, GB40, LV03, GV20, GV24 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-25 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vomiting, Nausea, Head Pain, Headache Migraine Menstrual | LI04, ST29, ST44, SI03, BL60, KD12, PC06, TB05, TB20, GB08, GB13, GB20, GB34, GB40, LV03, CV03, GV20, GV24 | 90 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-374 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Night Sweats, Infertility Female, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, Mood Swings, Amenorrhea Premature, Menopause Premature | ST25, ST28, ST29, ST36, SP06, BL32, KD03, GB13, LV03, CV03, CV04, GV20, GV24 | 90 days | doi:10.1155/2014/718675 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ischemic Stroke, Cognitive Impairment Mild | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, TB05, GB13, GB34, LV03, GV20, GV24 | 21 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-214 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Cognitive Impairment, Ischemic Stroke | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL60, TB05, GB13, GB34, GB39, GV20, GV24 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Impairment Mild, Dementia Risk, Memory Decline | KD03, GB13, GB20, GB39, GV20, GV24 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0740-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Insomnia, Hyperarousal | SP06, HT07, PC06, GB13, GV20, GV24 | 28 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009594 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Cognitive Impairment, Ischemic Stroke | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, TB05, GB13, GB34, LV03, GV20, GV24, MS06, MS07 | 21 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1193-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Migraine Chronic, Headache Shaoyang | TB05, GB08, GB13, GB20, GB34, GV20, GV24 | 84 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020653 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Migraine Chronic, Headache Yangming | LI04, ST44, GB08, GB13, GB20, GV20, GV24 | 84 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020653 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Migraine Chronic, Headache Taiyang | SI03, BL60, GB08, GB13, GB20, GV20, GV24 | 84 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020653 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Migraine Chronic, Headache Jueyin | GB08, GB13, GB20, GB40, LV03, GV20, GV24 | 84 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020653 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Disability Musculoskeletal, Osteonecrosis Femoral Head Bilateral, Hip Bilateral Pain | LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, GB04, GB05, GB06, GB13, GB14, GB20, GB30, GB31, GB34, LV03 | 440 days | doi:10.15171/jlms.2018.28 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Depression Post-stroke | HT07, GB13 | 84 days | doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102899 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Insomnia, Hyperarousal | SP06, HT07, PC06, GB13, GV20, GV24 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-024-04612-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Cognitive Dysfunction, Memory Impaired, Concentration Impaired, Executive Function Impaired | LU09, ST08, KD03, GB13, LV03, GV20, GV24 | 70 days | doi:10.12688/f1000research.146897.4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Infertility, Obesity, PCOS, Insulin Resistance, Hyperandrogenism, Ovulatory Dysfunction | ST25, SP06, BL23, BL32, KD03, KD12, GB13, LV03, CV04, CV12, GV20, GV24 | 90 days | doi:10.3389/fendo.2024.1509152 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Agitation, Disorientation, Sleep Disturbed, Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury | LI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 | 9 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Infertility, Poor Ovarian Response, Diminished Ovarian Reserve | ST25, ST36, SP06, BL23, BL33, KD03, KD12, GB13, LV03, CV04, CV12, GV20, GV24 | 36 days | doi:10.3389/fendo.2026.1765527 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder, Repetitive Behavior, Social Communication Deficit | ST08, GB13, GB19, GV17, GV24 | 60 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000014880 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild | GB13, GB20, GV20, GV24 | 56 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Brain Damage Prenatal, Developmental Delay Motor, Developmental Delay Cognitive, Developmental Delay Language | GB13, GV24 | 56 days | doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1210537 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative, Memory Impairment Postoperative, Attention Deficit Postoperative | LI04, GB13, LV03, GV20, GV24 | 5 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1637566 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Sweating, Depression, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Menopause Perimenopause, Mood Disturbance | ST24, ST25, SP06, SP15, HT07, BL62, KD06, GB13, GB26, LV03, LV14, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV10, CV12, GV24 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Sweating, Depression, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Menopause Perimenopause, Mood Disturbance | SP06, HT07, PC06, GB13, GV20, GV24 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Communication Disorder, Stereotyped Behavior, Restricted Interests | GB13, GB19, GV17, GV20, GV24 | – | doi:10.1186/s44424-025-00042-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Anxiety Stress-related Gut Dysfunction | ST25, ST36, ST37, SP04, PC06, GB13, GV20, GV24 | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023168 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Menstrual Irregularity, Premature Ovarian Failure | ST25, ST29, ST36, SP10, KD03, KD12, GB13, LV03, CV03, CV06, CV12, GV20, GV24 | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.024054 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Restlessness Insomnia, Infertility Diminished-ovarian-reserve | ST36, SP06, HT07, BL23, BL25, BL32, BL62, KD03, KD12, KD16, GB13, GB26, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV20, GV24 | 84 days | doi:10.2147/IJWH.S553524 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild | BL15, GB13, GV20, GV24, XH03 | 84 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Palpitations, Insomnia, Anxiety Generalized | LI04, SP06, HT07, PC06, GB13, GB20, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023178 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Infertility, Ovarian Cysts, PCOS, Insulin Resistance | ST25, ST36, ST40, KD12, GB13, GB26, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV20, GV24, XC01 | – | doi:10.3389/fmicb.2025.1730714 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Delirium Postoperative, Perioperative Cognitive Disorder | HT07, GB13, GB20, LV03, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03 | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250119 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stroke, Facial Pain, Neuralgia Trigeminal | LU05, LI04, ST36, ST37, ST39, SP06, SP09, BL02, BL03, BL04, TB23, GB13, GB14, GB15, GB41, LV03, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03, XH04 | 14 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-026-05957-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Poor Memory, Dementia Vascular, Cognitive Impairment | GB13, GV24 | – | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20251048 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia Chronic, Sleep Quality Poor | SP06, HT07, GB13, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240613-k0006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder | ST36, BL15, GB13, GB19, GV17, GV24 | 180 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240911-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Infertility Female, Poor Ovarian Response, Infertility Ivf, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Response Ovarian Poor | ST25, ST36, SP06, BL23, BL33, KD03, KD12, GB13, LV03, CV04, CV12, GV20, GV24, XC01 | 84 days | doi:10.3389/fendo.2026.1765527 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Infertility, Infertility Female, Implantation Failure, Endometrium Thin | ST25, ST36, SP06, BL23, BL32, KD03, KD12, GB13, LV03, CV04, CV12, GV20, GV24, XC01 | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1811023 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Problems, Delay Language, Behavior Stereotyped | HT05, HT07, BL09, BL10, PC06, GB13, GV15, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 84 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1849124 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome | ST25, KD12, GB13, CV04, CV12, GV20, GV24, XC01 | – | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240108-k0004 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Cognitive Impairment, Depression Major | LU09, ST08, KD03, GB13, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 70 days | doi:10.12688/f1000research.146897.4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity, Infertility Female, PCOS, Hormonal Imbalance, Hormonal Imbalance Lh/fsh Ratio | ST25, SP06, BL23, BL32, KD03, KD12, GB13, LV03, CV04, CV12, GV20, GV24, XC01 | 90 days | doi:10.3389/fendo.2024.1509152 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Infertility Female, Hormonal Imbalance, Menstrual Irregularity, Diminished Ovarian Reserve | ST25, SP06, BL23, BL33, KD03, KD12, GB13, LV03, CV04, CV12, GV20, GV24, XC01 | 84 days | doi:10.2147/IJWH.S580821 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Absent Periods, Infertility Female, Hormonal Imbalance, Premature Ovarian Insufficiency | ST25, ST36, SP06, BL20, BL23, BL25, BL32, BL33, BL52, GB13, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12, GV20, GV24, XC01 | 84 days | doi:10.2147/IJWH.S586584 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Insomnia, Insomnia Primary, Cognitive Impairment | SP06, HT07, PC06, GB13, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221120-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Migraine, Chronic Migraine | PC06, GB08, GB13, GB20, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03 | 42 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1647966 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea-predominant | ST25, ST36, ST37, BL25, GB13, CV04, CV12, GV20, GV24 | 27 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20191220-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tinnitus, Tinnitus Chronic | SI19, KD17, KD19, TB17, GB02, GB13, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 5 days | doi:10.1016/j.explore.2022.06.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Absent Periods, Premature Ovarian Failure | ST25, ST28, ST29, ST36, SP06, BL23, BL32, KD03, GB13, LV03, CV03, CV04, GV20, GV24 | 90 days | doi:10.1155/2014/718675 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

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