LOCATION: On the medial extremity of the eyebrow, or on the supraorbital notch.
IMAGE: "Gathered Bamboo" refers to the eyebrows, which are said to look like a bundle of
bamboo leaves.
FUNCTIONS: Dispels (local) Wind
Soothes the Liver (as relates to the eye)
Sharpens the Vision
Benefits the Back
Brightens & Opens the Eyes
Clears Channels
Dispels Wind & Heat
Opens the Nose
Soothes the Liver
Stops local Pain,
INDICATIONS:
acute conjunctivitis
dizziness
excessive lacrimation
eyes red, swollen & sore
facial paralysis
headache
infantile convulsions
insanity
keratoleukoma
myopia
spasms of the eyelid
NEEDLING: Subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun. Or prick with a three edged needle to bleed.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: Allows one to gather resources together appropriately. Bamboo
symbolizes flexible water and wood growth in nature.
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Good point for sinus allergies, hayfever, sinus headaches.
Allergies with watery eyes.
People who sneeze when they go out in the light.
hiccups
Traditionally not recommended to moxa.
J.C. Darrus: vertigo, syncope