BL-6 Receiving Light CHENGGUAN – Acupuncture Points

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Location
[BL-6 Receiving Light CHENGGUAN - Acupuncture Points] 2.5 cun superior to the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the
midline or one third of the distance between ➞ Du-24 and➞ ST-8.
How to find
Spreading hands technique (➞ 2.3.3): First, locate the anterior
midline at the level of the anterior hairline (➞ 3.1.1) as well as
➞ Du-20 (5 cun superior to the anterior hairline, on the vertex,
at the junction of the midline with a line connecting the apices of
the ears). Next, determine the midpoint between those two reference
points (➞ 2.5 cun superior to the anterior hairline). From
this point, measure 1.5 cun laterally (or one third of the distance
between ➞ Du-24 and ➞ ST-8) to locate BL-6.
Located on the same level (➞ 2.5 cun superior to the anterior
hairline), but more laterally (pupil line), is ➞ G.B.-17.
Needling
Transversely (subcutaneously) 0.5–1 cun. Moxibustion only
following careful diagnosis.
Actions/Indications
● Expels Wind, especially from the head and eyes
● Clears Heat from the head, especially from the eyes and nose

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