NAME
QUBIN
LOCATION
On the temple, level with the apex of the ear, roughly 1 cun anterior
to SJ-20 Jiaosun.
In the temporal region, within the hairline, level with and
one finger-breadth anterior to SJ-20 Jiaosun.
Note: this point is level with the apex of the ear when
the ear is folded forward.
On the head, at a crossing point of the vertical border of
the temple and the horizontal line through the ear apex.
NEEDLING
Slanted insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
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.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point with the Urinary Bladder channel
ACTIONS
Eliminates Wind
Benefits the mouth and jaw
INDICATIONS
Migraine headache
Trigeminal neuralgia
Spasms of the temporalis muscle
Vomiting
Stiff neck with inability to turn the head
Pain in the temporal region
Infantile convulsions
Headache
Swelling of the cheek and submandibular region
Lockjaw
Loss of speech
Deviation of the mouth and eye
COMBINATIONS
| ST-42 Chongyang | SI-16 Tianchuang SJ-6 Zhigou LI-18 Futu HT-4 Lingdao | |
| Tooth decay | Sudden loss of voice |