Qubin Point (GB-7 / Curved Temple, also known as Qufa)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Qubin (GB-7 / Curved Temple). Learn its benefits for headache, migraine, trismus, and red eyes – the meeting point of Gallbladder and Bladder – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Headache and dizziness (migraine), trismus (locked jaw, difficulty opening the mouth), red painful eyes, cheek swelling, toothache, stiff neck, and tinnitus with deafness.
Precise Location
On the head, at the intersection of the posterior margin of the temporal hairline and the horizontal line of the ear tip.
Location Method
Sit upright or lie laterally. The point is at the intersection of the posterior margin of the temporal hairline and the horizontal line of the ear tip – firm pressure produces a distinct sore and distending sensation.
Massage Method
Massage: Press and knead with the thumb. Press and knead Qubin with the thumb about 200 times, or for 3–5 minutes, to treat migraine and trismus. Therapeutic actions: Clears heat and disperses wind, unblocks the collaterals and relieves pain, clears the head and brightens the eyes, and opens the lock and unblocks the orifices.
Compatibility
Red painful eyes: Combine with Fengchi (GB-20) and Taichong (LR-3). Migraine: Combine with Taiyang (EX-HN5), Shuaigu (GB-8), and Fengchi (GB-20). Trismus (locked jaw): Combine with Jiache (ST-6), Xiaguan (ST-7), and Hegu (LI-4). Headache and dizziness: Combine with Baihui (GV-20), Fengchi (GB-20), and Taichong (LR-3). Cheek swelling and toothache: Combine with Jiache (ST-6), Xiaguan (ST-7), and Hegu (LI-4). Stiff neck: Combine with Tianzhu (BL-10) and Houxi (SI-3). Tinnitus and deafness: Combine with Tinggong (SI-19) and Yifeng (TE-17).
Efficacy & Actions
This point belongs to the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian and is the meeting point of the Gallbladder Meridian and the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian. It clears heat and disperses wind, unblocks the collaterals and relieves pain, clears the head and brightens the eyes, and opens the lock and unblocks the orifices. It is a commonly used key point for treating head, facial, and temporomandibular disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Qu" means curved; "Bin" refers to the temple hair. Located at the curved temple hair in front of the ear – hence the name Qubin (Curved Temple). It is also known as "Qufa."
