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Zanzhu (BL-2), “Gathered Bamboo”, at the medial eyebrow, benefits the eyes, dispels wind and relieves frontal headache.
Location
On the face, in the depression at the medial end of the eyebrow, on the supraorbital notch.
Anatomy
On the frontalis and orbicularis oculi; the frontal artery and vein; the medial branch of the frontal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the eyes and dispels wind
- Relieves frontal headache and clears heat
Indications
Frontal headache, red and painful eyes, blurred vision, twitching of the eyelid, facial paralysis, and hiccup.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion; or prick to bleed.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is generally not used near the eye.
Point Combinations
With Yuyao and GB-14 for the eye and forehead.
Classical Text References
A chief local point for the eyebrow and eye region.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the supraorbital vessels; risk of bruising.
Latest Research
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