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This point, at the lateral end of the eyebrow, is a principal local point for eye disorders and temporal headache, and the last point of the Triple Burner channel.
Location
On the face, in the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow.
Anatomy
On the orbicularis oculi muscle; the frontal branch of the superficial temporal artery and vein; the zygomatic branch of the facial nerve and the zygomaticofacial nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Dispels wind and clears heat
- Benefits the eyes
- Stops pain (temporal headache) and calms the spirit
Indications
Headache, red and painful eyes, blurred vision, twitching of the eyelid, facial paralysis, and toothache.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion; do not use moxa.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is contraindicated at this point (near the eye).
Point Combinations
With Taiyang and GB-8 for temporal headache; with BL-2 for eye disorders and eyelid twitching.
Classical Text References
The last point of the Triple Burner channel; a chief local point for the eyebrow and eye region.
Cautions & Contraindications
Do not use moxibustion; avoid deep insertion near the eye.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
