Regional Anatomy:
Skin-subcutaneous tissue-epicranial aponeurosis.
There are the anastomotic branches of the lesser and greater occipital nercs and the posterior auricular artery and vein in this area.
Location:
Sit upright or lie prostrate on one's side; firstly, locate TianchongGB9(Tianchong (GB9) [3]), WanguGB12(Wangu (GB12) [4]), juncture of the upper 1/3 and intermediate 1/3 of the curve conncting this two points and parallel to the auricle.
Function:
Refreshing oneself and activating the collaterals, regulating the flow of qi and dissolving lumps.
Indications:
Headache, tinnitus, and deafness.
Prescription:
Combined use with TianyouTE16 (Tianyou (TE16) [5]) for treatment of occipital neuralgia; and with XiaguanST7 (Xiaguan (ST7) [6]) for treatment of toothache.
Methods:
Insert the needle subcutaneously to 0.3-0.8; needling response: local numbness and distention; moxibustion: using 3-5 moxa-cones, or mild moxibustion for 10 min.
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