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This point, on the head, dispels wind, calms the spirit and benefits the eyes.
Location
On the head, 5.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Anatomy
On the occipitalis; the occipital artery and vein; the greater occipital nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Dispels wind and calms the spirit
- Benefits the eyes and ears
Indications
Dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, and mania.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With DU-20 for dizziness.
Classical Text References
A point of the Bladder channel on the head.
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.