# GB15 Toulinqi (Head Governor Of Tears) – Gallbladder Meridian

頭臨泣 · tóu lín qì

Location: On the head directly above the pupil and 0.5 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the midpoint of the line connecting GV24 and ST08.

Cautions: No specific contraindications for head points.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/gb15

## Indications

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

Aversion Cold, Aversion Cold, Benefit Eyes, Benefit Eyes, Benefit Head, Benefit Head, Benefit Nose, Benefit Nose, Nasal Congestion, Nasal Congestion, Epilepsy, Eyesight / Vision Dizzy, Dizzy Vision, Eyesight / Vision Superficial Obstruction, Superficial Obstruction Vision, Lachrymation Wind Exposure, Lachrymation Wind Exposure, Malaria, Pain, Eye Pain, Eye Pain, Eye Canthus Lateral Pain, Eye Canthus Lateral Pain, Headache, Headache, Head Forehead Pain, Head Forehead Pain, Head Head Occiput Pain, Head Head Occiput Pain, Supraclavicular Fossa Pain, Supraclavicular Fossa Pain, Supraorbital Ridge Pain, Supraorbital Ridge Pain, Red Eyes, Red Eyes, Armpit Swelling, Armpit Swelling, Loss of Consciousness, Wind, Wind Head, Wind Head, Stroke

## Most often selected alongside GB15

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

- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 19 protocols
- GB08 (Leading Valley) – 15 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 15 protocols
- ST08 (Head Corner) – 13 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 10 protocols
- GB20 (Wind Pool) – 9 protocols
- GV24 (Spirit Court) – 9 protocols
- LV03 (Great Surge) – 8 protocols

## Protocols using GB15

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia, Depression Major, Mood Depressed | ST08, GB08, GB15, GV20 | 21 days | doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0029651 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Post-stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Stroke Hemorrhagic | LI04, LI11, ST08, ST36, GB08, GB15, LV03, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-255 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Constipation, Insomnia, Limb Weakness, Dysphagia, Dysarthria, Atrophy Tongue Muscle, Sialorrhea, Paralysis Bulbar, Fasciculation Limb Muscle | LI04, LI11, GB15, GB20, CV23, GV20, GV24 | 1095 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000031446 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Anxiety, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Depression, Insomnia, Photophobia, Neck Stiffness, Phonophobia, Headache Medication-overuse, Chronic Migraine, Chronic Daily Headache, Head Throbbing Pain | LI04, ST25, ST28, ST36, ST40, SP09, SI03, BL10, TB05, TB17, GB04, GB08, GB15, GB18, GB20, GB34, GB41, GB43, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV20, GV24 | 168 days | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30417 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dizziness, Nausea, Headache Occipital, Headache Temporal, Neuralgia Occipital, Occipital Pain, Temporal Pain | LI04, LI11, SP06, TB05, GB08, GB15, GB20, GB34, LV03 | 12 days | doi:10.12659/AJCR.945546 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neuropathic Pain, Herpes Zoster Head, Herpes Zoster Face, Neuralgia Postherpetic Risk | ST08, TB23, GB15, GV23 | 7 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000042066 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stress, Depression, Insomnia, Ptsd, Trauma Domestic Violence | ST08, PC06, GB08, GB15, GV20 | 84 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05033-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia | GB15, GV18, GV24 | 30 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2008.03.010 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Insomnia, Restlessness Insomnia, Stress Post-traumatic | ST08, PC06, GB08, GB15, GV20 | 84 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-05033-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Saliva Excessive, Dysphagia, Dysarthria, Tongue Weakness, Motor Neuron Disease, Palsy Bulbar Progressive | LI04, LI11, GB15, GB20, CV23, GV20, GV24, XH12, XH13 | 90 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000031446 | 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. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Ptsd | ST08, PC06, GB08, GB15, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03, XH05 | 84 days | doi:10.1002/gps3.70035 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Appetite Decreased, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Abnormal | LI04, ST08, ST25, ST36, BL15, BL20, GB15, LV03, GV07, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 84 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240318-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysphagia, Palsy Bulbar Progressive | LI04, LI11, GB15, GB20, CV23, GV20, GV24 | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000031446 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Migraine, Headache Medication-overuse | LI04, ST25, ST28, ST36, ST40, SP09, SI03, BL10, TB05, TB17, GB04, GB08, GB15, GB18, GB20, GB34, GB41, GB43, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV20, GV24, XB02C3, XB02C4, XH03 | 168 days | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30417 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache, Neck Pain, Neuralgia Occipital | LI04, LI11, SP06, TB05, GB08, GB15, GB20, GB34, LV03 | – | doi:10.12659/AJCR.945546 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Herpes Zoster, Herpes Zoster Face | ST08, TB23, GB15, GV23, XH03, XH04, XH05 | 8 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000042066 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vertigo, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Facial Pain | 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. |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia | LI04, LI20, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST36, SP06, SI18, GB14, GB15, GB34, CV24 | – | LIN Wen-jian. A Survey on Acupuncture Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(1): 68 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Depression, Domestic Violence, Psychiatric Disorder | ST08, PC06, GB08, GB15, GV20 | – | Acupuncture for Women Victims of Domestic Violence With Psychiatric Sequelae. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05102253 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Depression, Stroke, Stroke Sequelae | LI04, LI10, LI11, ST08, ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL59, GB08, GB15, CV04, GV20, GV26 | – | Can Acupuncture Treat Post-stroke Depression?. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02644161 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Mild Cognitive Impairment, Chemo-brain, Drug-related Side Effects And Adverse Reactions, Breast Cancer | LI04, LI10, ST08, ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL59, TB05, GB08, GB15, GB17, CV04, CV12, GV20, GV26 | – | Acupuncture Prevents Chemobrain in Breast Cancer Patients. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02457039 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dementia | LI04, ST08, ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, GB08, GB15, CV04, CV12, GV20 | – | Combining Acupuncture and Acupressure for Dementia Elderly. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04305951 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Cognitive Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Impaired Consciousness | BL07, GB08, GB13, GB15, GB20, GV20, GV24 | – | 龚玉张旭东袁静云刘继鹏李音音孙娇刘清国. 从“厥”与“神”探析头火针治疗孤独症谱系障碍. 中华中医药杂志 ., 2023 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Tremor, Parkinson's Disease | GB08, GB15, GB20, GV20, XH03 | – | Dong Jun et al.. [Clinical experience of Qin's eight scalp needles for treatment of Parkinson's disease].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2014 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Depression | ST08, GB06, GB07, GB13, GB15, GV20, GV24 | 42 days | AO Yu-tian et al.. Effect of “Xingshen-Jieyu” electroacupuncture on serum differential metabolites in patients with depression based on metabolomics. 针刺研究, 2024 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

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