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This point, on the head, dispels wind and benefits the eyes.
Location
On the head, 1.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, directly above the pupil (1 cun posterior to GB-15).
Anatomy
On the epicranial aponeurosis; the frontal and superficial temporal arteries; the medial and lateral branches of the frontal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the eyes and brightens vision
- Dispels wind and clears the head
Indications
Red and painful eyes, blurred vision, headache and dizziness, and nasal congestion.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With GB-15 and GB-20 for eye disorders and headache.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with 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.
