LOCATION: 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to Du
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IMAGE: An anatomical reference; Ancient Chinese are said to have fastened their hats to their
heads in this area. The name also has the meaning of protecting & supporting the Yang Qi of the 4
extremities, as the Yangming, Shaoyang, and Yangwei channels all connect here.
FUNCTIONS: Clears (head) wind
Sedates fire
Stops pain
Clears the head and brightens the eyes
Improves Vision
INDICATIONS:
blurred vision
facial paralysis
headache
migraine headache
psychosis
sore eyes with excessive tearing
spasms of the eyelid
wheezing accompanied by irritability and fullness in the chest
NEEDLING: 0.5 - 1.0 cun subcutaneously
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Major headache point (HA located in front, sides, or top of head)
Often used for dizziness
hair loss (more successful with women)
classically not recommended to moxa
