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Chengguang (BL-6), “Receiving Light”, on the head, dispels wind, benefits the nose and clears the head and eyes.
Location
On the head, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Anatomy
On the epicranial aponeurosis; the frontal and superficial temporal arteries; the anastomosis of the frontal and greater occipital nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Dispels wind and clears the head
- Benefits the nose and the eyes
Indications
Headache and dizziness, nasal congestion, and blurred vision.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is generally not used here.
Point Combinations
With BL-7 for headache and nasal congestion.
Classical Text References
A point of the Bladder channel on the head.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
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