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This point, at the tip of the nose, restores consciousness, benefits the nose and is used in resuscitation and for low blood pressure/shock.
Location
On the face, at the centre of the tip of the nose.
Anatomy
At the nasal tip cartilage; the lateral nasal branches of the facial artery and vein; the external nasal branch of the anterior ethmoidal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Restores consciousness and rescues yang (resuscitation, shock)
- Benefits the nose
Indications
Loss of consciousness and shock, low blood pressure, nasal congestion, nosebleed, rhinitis, and rosacea of the nose.
Needling
0.2-0.3 cun, oblique upward insertion, or prick to bleed.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is not used on the nasal tip.
Point Combinations
With DU-26 for resuscitation; with LI-20 for nasal disorders.
Classical Text References
A point of the Du Mai at the nasal tip.
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.
