MEICHONG BL-3 眉冲
Eyebrows’ Pouring
LOCATION
Directly superior to Zanzhu BL-2, 0.5 cun within
the anterior hairline, level with Shenting DU-24.
LOCATION NOTE
The distance between the anterior and posterior hairlines is measured as 12 cun. If the anterior hairline is indistinct, the distance is measured as 15 cun between the glabella [point Yintang (M-HN-3)] and the posterior hairline; the location of the anterior hairline would thus be defined as
one fifth of this distance. If the posterior hairline is indistinct, it can be measured as 1 cun inferior to Fengfu DU-16 which lies immediately below the external occipital protuberance.
NEEDLING
Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. Note: according to the Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion this point is contraindicated to moxibustion.
ACTIONS
Expels wind, clears the head and alleviates pain Benefits the eyes and nose
INDICATIONS
• Headache, vertex headache, dizziness, dimness of vision, nasal congestion, nasal sores, dyspnoea, epilepsy, agitation and fullness of the Heart.
