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This point, on the forehead, benefits the nose, relieves headache and calms the spirit.
Location
On the head, on the midline, 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
Anatomy
On the epicranial aponeurosis (at the site of the anterior fontanelle in infants); the anastomosis of the frontal and superficial temporal arteries; the branch of the frontal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the nose and the head
- Calms the spirit and extinguishes wind
Indications
Headache and dizziness, nasal congestion and nosebleed, and facial swelling.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion in adults.
Point Combinations
With LI-20 and DU-23 for nasal disorders.
Classical Text References
A point of the Du Mai at the site of the anterior fontanelle.
Cautions & Contraindications
Needling is contraindicated in infants whose fontanelle has not closed.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
