NAME
MUCHUANG
LOCATION
Above the forehead, on a curved line drawn between GB-15 Toulinqi and
GE-20 Fengchi, following the
contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB-15 Toulinqi.
Located 1.5 cun posterior to GB-15 Toulinqi.
NEEDLING
Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
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.
Slanted insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
On the head, 1.5 cun above the hairline and 2.25 cun lateral
to the midline of the head.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point with the Yang Wei channel
ACTIONS
Benefits the eyes
Removes Wind
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Visual dizziness
Superficial visual obstruction
Swelling and pain of the eyes
Nearsightedness
All types of eye diseases
Aversion to Cold
Chills and fever with anhidrosis
Facial edema
Apoplectic coma
Headache
Swelling of the head and face
Toothache of the upper jaw
Swelling of the gums
Nasal congestion
Epilepsy
Vertigo
Conjunctivitis
Red, painful eyes
COMBINATIONS
| PC-7 Daling | GB-9 Tianchong GB-20 Fengchi | GB-17 Zhengying DU-27 Duiduan SJ-21 Ermen |
| Red eyes | Headache | Stiffness of the lips Pain from tooth decay of the upper jaw |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
To augment visual acuity, needle this point three times. This point regulates the pineal gland and is good for jet lag.