Tuesday, November 8, 2016

SJ 23 "Silken Bamboo Hollow" Sizhukong



LOCATION: In the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow
IMAGE: A reference to the depression at the end of the eyebrow, and the brow's similarity to
bamboo.
FUNCTIONS: Expels Wind & Heat, Calms Liver & Dispels Wind to Sedate Fright, Clears
Channels & Invigorates Collaterals, Improves Vision & Clears Fire, Relieves Spasms, Stops Pain
INDICATIONS:
blurred vision
eye diseases
facial paralysis
headache
ingrown eyelash
insanity
lateral & midline headaches
reddened eyes
seizures
vertigo
NEEDLING: Subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
OTHER: temporal headaches (Shaoyang)
Mann: for eye inflammation due to electric lights
traditionally not recommended to moxa