Qu Bin belongs to the Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian. "Qu" means bending, and "Bin" refers to the hair at the temples. The Gallbladder Meridian travels upward and bends at this point, reaching the Shuaigu acupoint, hence the name. Let's take a look at the exact location of Qu Bin.
Location of Qu Bin Acupoint
Position: Above the posterior border of the hairline of the temple, at the intersection with the Suanjiao acupoint.
Acupoint selection: Sit upright, approximately 1 inch in front of the Suanjiao acupoint on the lateral side of the head.
Anatomy of the acupoint: Located within the temporal muscle, it is associated with the superficial temporal artery and the frontal branch of the temporal vein. It is also innervated by the auriculotemporal nerve.
Functions and Indications of Qu Bin Acupoint
Classification: Qu Bin is a meeting point of the Foot Taiyang and Foot Shaoyang meridians.
Functions: Dispels wind and stops spasms, clears heat and reduces swelling, promotes circulation in the meridians and relieves pain.
Indications: Migraine, toothache, swelling and pain in the cheeks and jaws, trismus, sudden aphonia, red and swollen eyes, deviation of the mouth and eyes, infantile convulsions.
Functions of Qu Bin Acupoint
Qu Bin belongs to the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian. Located on the lateral side of the head, it is the meeting point of the Foot Taiyang and Foot Shaoyang meridians. Therefore, it has the functions of dispelling wind, clearing heat, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. It can be used for swelling and pain in the head and face caused by the invasion of wind-heat pathogenic factors, as well as facial paralysis. It also has the function of stopping spasms and can be used for infantile convulsions and trismus caused by excessive disturbance of wind-heat pathogenic factors and internal wind movement.
Application of Qu Bin Acupoint in Combination with Other Points
Combined with Yifeng and Tinggong, it can dispel wind, clear heat, promote circulation in the meridians, and open the orifices, treating tinnitus and deafness. Combined with Fengchi and Taiyang, it can pacify the liver and drain fire, promote circulation in the meridians, and relieve pain, treating migraines. Combined with Ganyu and Zanzhu, it can nourish the liver, clear heat, and improve vision, treating eye disorders.
Health Preservation Methods for Qu Bin Acupoint
Press and knead Qu Bin with the pad of the thumb, massaging each acupoint for 3-5 minutes. Apply vertical pressure to the surface of the skin until a local soreness and swelling sensation is felt. Combined with Fengchi and Hegu, it can be used to treat migraines.
