Fengchi GB20

NAMES - MERIDIAN:

• Fengchi – Gallbladder meridian 

• Huyệt Phong trì – Kinh Túc thiếu dương đởm 

• Wind Pool - Méridien de la vésicule biliaire 

• 風池, fēng chí – 足少阳胆经 

• pung ji 풍지 – 족소양담경

Abbreviated in English : GB20

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS:

• Eliminate the wind

• Beneficial for the head and eyes

• Cleanses the sense organs

• Activates the channel, relieves pain

INDICATIONS :

• Headache, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, convulsions, epilepsy, infantile convulsions

• Blurred vision, glaucoma, red and painful eyes

• Cold, nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea

• Febrile illnesses

• Neck pain and stiffness

ASSOCIATIONS

• Combine with BL13 to treat shoulder pain, weak low back.

• Combine with BL13, DU12, TE5 for colds.

• Combine with BL18, LV2, GB43, BL23 to treat dizziness caused by Yang's liver.

• Combine with BL5 to treat blurred vision.

• Combine with BL60, SI3 for pain in the back of the head.

• Combine with BL67, LI19, LI4, ST45, LI20, DU23 to treat stuffy nose.

• Combine with DU14, LI4 to treat colds.

• Combine with DU16 to treat typhoid.

• Combine with DU20, DU14, LI4, LI11 to treat colds.

• Combine with DU20, DU14, PC5, GB30, LI4, LI11, LI15, GB21, ST36 to treat cerebrovascular accident, gas blockage, wheezing phlegm, coma.

• Combine with DU26, PC6, Yeu Ky EX-B9 for epilepsy.

• Combine with GB1, BL1, BL2 to treat optic nerve atrophy.

• Combine with GB15, SP10 for nose bleeding.

• Combine with GB34, DU14, LI11 to treat a curved back like a burden due to inflammation of the brain.

• Combine with GB39 to treat rickets.

• Combine with GB39 for stiff neck.

• Combine with KD5 to treat myopia.

• Combine with LI11, LV3, ST36 for high blood pressure.

• Combine with LI4 to treat astigmatism, eye inflammation caused by electroluminescence.

• Combine with LI4, EX-HN5, BL1 treats eyes with a white membrane covering the cornea.

• Combine with LI4, LI11, DU16 for headache and high fever.

• Combine with LI4, ST1, BL1 to treat myopia.

• Combine with Moxibustion DU20, DU14, PC5, LI11, GB21, ST36 to cure unconsciousness.

• Combine with PC5, GB30 to treat malaria.

• Combine with ST40 to treat dizziness.

• Combine with ST41, ST40 to treat headaches.

• Combine with TE2, TE1, BL10, LI1 treat heat illness without sweat.

References : 

Some documents of traditional medicine of China and Vietnam

TECHNIQUES

• Oblique insertion 0.5-0.8 cun towards the tip of the nose with the tip of the needle slightly downwards, or subcutaneous insertion through Fengfu (DU16).

• Avoid needling too deeply as it may damage the spinal cord.

LOCATION AND FIND THE ACUPOINT:

Please watch the instructions in the video below the article

SOME NOTABLE RECENT APPLIED STUDIES:

• He, X., et al. "Acupuncture for vertigo: a systematic review." Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 21.5 (2015): 267-276. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of vertigo. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 was one of the most commonly used acupuncture points for the treatment of vertigo, and that it was effective in reducing symptoms of vertigo.

• Li, H., et al. "Acupuncture for migraine: a systematic review and meta-analysis." The Journal of Headache and Pain 16.1 (2015): 1-11. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of migraine. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 was one of the most effective acupuncture points for reducing the frequency and intensity of migraines.

• Li, J., et al. "Acupuncture at Fengchi (GB20) for headaches: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Complementary Therapies in Medicine 23 (2015): 497-507. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture at GB20 for the treatment of headaches. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 was more effective than other treatments for reducing the intensity and frequency of headaches.

• Liang, F-R., et al. "Acupuncture and immune function in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a randomized, controlled study." Complementary Therapies in Medicine 22.5 (2014): 814-821. This randomized controlled trial investigates the effect of acupuncture on immune function in patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 was effective in improving immune function and reducing inflammation in these patients.

• Liu, C-Z., et al. "A randomized controlled trial of single point acupuncture in primary dysmenorrhea." Pain medicine 15.6 (2014): 910-920. This randomized controlled trial investigates the effect of GB20 acupuncture on primary dysmenorrhea. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 was more effective than placebo acupuncture in reducing pain intensity and duration in women with primary dysmenorrhea.

• Ma, L., et al. "Clinical observation on the therapeutic effect of acupuncture at Fengchi (GB20) combined with ear point sticking in the treatment of primary insomnia." Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 34.5 (2014): 562-565. This clinical study investigates the effect of GB20 acupuncture combined with ear point sticking in the treatment of primary insomnia. The study found that the combined therapy was more effective than either therapy alone in improving sleep quality.

• Wang, C-Y., et al. "Acupuncture for tension-type headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis." The Journal of Headache and Pain 16.1 (2015): 1-10. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of tension-type headaches. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 was one of the most effective acupuncture points for reducing the frequency and severity of tension-type headaches.

• Wang, Y., et al. "Effect of acupuncture at GB20 (Fengchi) on cerebrovascular function: a randomized controlled trial." BMC complementary and alternative medicine 15.1 (2015): 1-7. This study explores the effect of acupuncture at GB20 on cerebrovascular function in healthy volunteers. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 improved cerebrovascular function, indicating that it may have a therapeutic effect in cerebrovascular diseases.

• Yu, S., et al. "Acupuncture treatment for pain: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials." Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 37.5 (2017): 624-631. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture in pain management. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 was one of the most effective acupuncture points for pain relief.

• Zhang, J., et al. "Effect of acupuncture at Fengchi (GB20) on nitric oxide in migraine rats." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2019 (2019): 1-6. This animal study investigates the mechanism of action of GB20 acupuncture in the treatment of migraines. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 increased the production of nitric oxide in the brain, which may contribute to its therapeutic effect in migraines.

• Zhang, Y., et al. "Acupuncture for insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2019 (2019): 1-12. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating insomnia. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 was one of the most effective acupuncture points for improving sleep quality and duration.

• Zhou, J., et al. "Acupuncture at Fengchi (GB20) for obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2020 (2020): 1-12. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture at GB20 in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The study found that acupuncture at GB20 was effective in reducing the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and improving sleep quality.

NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS THESE STUDIES:

Overall, these studies suggest that acupuncture at GB20 may be effective in the treatment of a range of common diseases, including headaches, migraines, insomnia, vertigo, and obstructive sleep apnea. Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of action of acupuncture at GB20 and its potential therapeutic applications.