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Wuchu (BL-5), “Fifth Place”, on the head, dispels wind, relieves headache and settles convulsions.
Location
On the head, 1 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Anatomy
On the epicranial aponeurosis; the frontal artery and vein; the medial branch of the frontal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Dispels wind and clears the head
- Benefits the eyes and settles convulsions
Indications
Headache and dizziness, blurred vision, and epilepsy and convulsions.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With DU-23 for headache.
Classical Text References
A point of the Bladder channel on the head.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
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