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This point, on the head, dispels wind, benefits the nose and relieves headache.
Location
On the head, 4 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, directly above the pupil (1.5 cun posterior to GB-17).
Anatomy
On the epicranial aponeurosis; the occipital artery and vein; the greater occipital nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Dispels wind and benefits the nose
- Relieves headache
Indications
Headache, dizziness, nasal congestion and nosebleed, and aversion to cold.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LI-20 for nasal disorders.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Yang Wei Mai.
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.
