NAME
CHENGLING
LOCATION
In the parietal region, on a curved line drawn between GB-15 Toulinqi and GB-20 Fengchi, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB-17 Zhengying.
Located directly lateral to DU-20 Baihui, 2.25 cun from the midline on the Gall Bladder channel.
Note: This point may be needled in any direction. Direction
depends on the symptomology. Direct the needle towards the
point of pain, or join to other head points.
On the head, 4 cun above the anterior hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
NEEDLING
Transverse insertion 0.5-1.5 icun.
Slanted insertion 0.5-1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of with the Yang Wei Channel.
ACTIONS
Benefits the head
Calms the Mind
Clears the Brain
Benefits the nose
Descends Lung Qi
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Headache
Brain Wind
Dizziness
Eye pain
Rhinitis
Epistaxis
Bronchitis
Vertigo
Nasal congestion
Dyspnea
Coughing
Aversion to Wind and Cold
Common cold
Occluded nose
Rhinorrhea
COMBINATIONS
GB-20 Fengchi UB-12 Fengmen UB-45 Yixi SI-3 Houxi | ||
Epistaxis Stifled breathing |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point has a deep effect on mental problems such as obsessive thoughts and dementia.