PointEducational reference
GB13GB
Benshen
Root Spirit
本神
- MeridianGallbladder
- ElementWood
- ZoneHead
- SystemTCM channels
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
0.5 cun dentro de la línea del cabello, 3 cun lateral a GV24
Study themes
- cabeza
- mente
- ojos
Traditional educational themes: cabeza, mente, ojos. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Gallbladder channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: cabeza, mente, ojos. Not medical advice.
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
GB13 · Benshen · GB 13 · 本神
Educational reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Not a diagnosis or medical treatment.
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Keep exploring
- GallbladderThis point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
- woodIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
- GB12 · WanguEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- GB14 · YangbaiEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- GB11 · TouqiaoyinEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.