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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points


Channels
Lung

Large Intestine

Stomach

Spleen

Heart

Small Intestine

Bladder

Kidney

Pericardium

San Jiao

Gall Bladder

Liver

Ren Mai (Conception)

Du Mai (Governing)

Extra Points

DU-23 (Shang Xing) Upper Star

 
Previous PointNext Point  Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
  • Sun Si-miao Ghost Point

Actions:
  • Benefits the nose and eyes
  • Eliminates wind, benefits the head and face and dispels swelling
  • Calms the spirit
Indications:
  • Headache, ophthalmalgia, epistaxis. rhinorrhea, mental disorders.
Location (CAM):
  • 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline.
Location (AMOA):
  • At the top of the head on the midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun posterior to Shenting DU-24.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch or prick to cause bleeding. Moxibustion is applicable.

    This point is prohibited in infants with metopism (as is the metopic suture of the frontal skull bone).
 

References

Acupuncture




A Manual of Acupuncture - Peter Deadman

One of the best Acupuncture resources written in the English language

The single point and body area illustrations alone make this book worth purchasing, not to mention the invaluable commentary and detailed research on points of the twelve primary meridians, the Conception and Governing vessels, as well as extra points.

This book is truly a treasure and definitive resource in the world of Acupuncture. No one wanting to become more serious about acupuncture should be without this book.

- T.Dehli