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This point, on the forehead, is the principal local point for the nose, benefiting the nose and eyes and clearing the head.
Location
On the head, on the midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
Anatomy
On the frontalis and epicranial aponeurosis; the frontal artery and vein; the branch of the frontal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the nose (the chief local nasal point)
- Benefits the eyes and clears heat
- Calms the spirit
Indications
Nasal congestion, rhinitis and sinusitis, nosebleed, frontal headache, red and painful eyes, and febrile disease.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion (often towards the nose).
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LI-20 and LI-4 for nasal disorders; with Yintang for the forehead and nose.
Classical Text References
A point of the Du Mai; the chief local point for the nose.
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.
