Sea of Energy point
Window of Sky point
LOCATION: 1.3 cun lateral to Du 15, on the lateral side of m. trapezius
IMAGE: The neck is thought to be the "pillar" that supports the head ("heaven"). The upper
attachments of the trapezius muscles in the back of the neck are said to resemble two pillars.
FUNCTIONS: Dispels Wind
Benefits the Back, Brightens the Eyes, Clears Heat, Clears the Head, Dispels Cold, Improves
Vision, Invigorates Collaterals, Opens Orifices, Reduces Fever, Reduces Wind & Damp, Relaxes
Muscles & Tendons, Sedates Pain, Wind Heat & Phlegm
INDICATIONS:
eye diseases
heavy, dizzy, & painful head
hysteria
infantile convulsions
nasal congestion & swelling of the larynx
neurasthenia
occipital headache (main point)
pharyngitis
seizures
stiffness & soreness in back of neck
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cun.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: For someone who needs to find a source of strength in
themselves. Gives a person "back-bone".
J.C. Darrus:
mental diseases, sexual over-excitation, palms sweat from emotion,
feels ice cold from emotions
Mann: for nymphomania
POINT COMBINATIONS: With U.B. 11 for sadness
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Good point for mental/emotional stress
to stabilize the spirit
nosebleeds
Mann: has a regulating effect on the medulla
Blood pressure
Dr. Liao: any liquid or damp, mucous in nose or eyes
Maciocia: bad eyesight due to kidney deficiency
low back pain
J.C. Darrus:
menses too abundant, too long, too frequent; vulvar pruritis; atonic ("gaping") uterine cervix
slow scar formation
