頭維 (Tóuwéi) — Head Corner
Stomach channel · point 8
Meeting point of the Stomach and Gallbladder channels with the Yang Wei Mai
Location
On the head, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–1.0 cun
Angle:
Transverse, directed posteriorly
⚠ Cautions: Moxibustion is classically contraindicated here.
Functions
- Expels wind and clears the head
- Benefits the eyes and stops pain
Indications
Frontal and temporal headachedizzinesseye pain and excessive tearingblurred vision
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