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This point, on the forehead at the hairline, dispels wind, benefits the eyes and nose and clears the head.
Location
On the head, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, directly above the pupil, midway between DU-24 and ST-8.
Anatomy
On the frontalis; the frontal artery and vein; the medial branch of the frontal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Dispels wind and clears heat
- Benefits the eyes and nose
- Calms the spirit
Indications
Headache, dizziness, red and watery eyes, nasal congestion, and childhood convulsions.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LI-20 for nasal disorders; with GB-20 for headache.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Bladder channel and the Yang Wei Mai.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
