Wednesday, November 9, 2016

DU 23 "Upper Star" Shangxing


Ghost point
LOCATION: 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline.
IMAGE: The Qi of this point is said to be as smooth as a star shining brightly.
FUNCTIONS: Disperses Wind Heat conditions
Clears the nasal cavity
Dispels Liver Heat & Improves Vision, Opens Senses, Regulates Local Qi, Stops Bleeding
INDICATIONS:
dizziness
facial edema
febrile diseases in which there is no sweating
headache
keratitis
myopia
nosebleed
rhinitis
rhinopolypus
seizures
sinus problems
sore eyes
NEEDLING: Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 cun, or prick to cause bleeding. This point is forbidden in
infants whose metopic suture has not closed.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
CAM: mental disorders
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER:

Classics: for eye inflammation/ dimness of vision. The inflammation will disappear immediately
when needled.
A gathering place for the yang energy of the body