TOULINQI

NAME

TOULINQI

LOCATION

On the forehead, directly above GB-14 Yangbai, 0.5 cun within
the anterior hairline midway between DU-24 Shenting and
ST-8 Touwei.

NEEDLING

Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Note: This point, in common with all points within the hairline
may be needled in any direction, depending on the symptomology.
The needle should be inserted deep to the subcutaneous layer
into the loose tissue adjacent to the bone.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Slanted insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Meeting point of the Gall Bladder and Urinary Bladder channels
with the Yangwei channel

ACTIONS

Regulates the Mind
Balances the emotions
Eliminates Wind
Benefits the head
Alleviates pain
Benefits the nose and eyes

INDICATIONS

Nasal congestion
Nasal congestion with aversion to Cold
Headache
Head Wind
Visual dizziness
Pain of the occiput and forehead
Pain of the supraorbital ridge
Vertigo
Occluded nose
Pannus
Apoplectic coma
Seizures
Acute and chronic conjunctivitis

Redness and pain of the eyes
Superficial visual obstruction
Lacrimation on exposure to Wind
Pain of the outer canthus
Windstroke
Epilepsy
Loss of consciousness
Malaria
Pain of the supraclavicular fossa
Axillary swelling
Rhinorrhea
Nasal obstruction

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point has a deep effect on the emotions and is particularly effective in balancing the mood, when the person oscillates between highs and lows.