Location
On the head, on the posterior midline, 1 cun within the anterior hairline.
Needling
Depth:
0.3–0.8 cun
Angle:
Transverse, directed posteriorly
⚠ Cautions: Contraindicated in infants with an open fontanel.
Functions
- Opens the nasal passages and stops nosebleed
- Clears the head and calms the spirit
- Benefits the eyes
Indications
Nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis and nasal polypsnosebleedfrontal headacheeye pain and blurred visionmania
Clinical Notes
The principal Du Mai point for the nose, and a reliable point for nosebleed.
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