GB 12 - Acupuncture Point - Wan Gu

GB 12 Names

• English Name: Completion Bone
• Pinyin Name: Wan Gu
• Chinese Character: 完骨

Location

• In a depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

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GB 12 Point Associations

GB 12 TCM Patterns

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• There are no patterns associated at this time.

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

GB 12 Conditions Treated

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• No Linked Conditions At This Time.

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".