ST-08, Tóu Wéi, 头维, Head's Binding
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| Categories |
| ST, GB, and Yang Linking vessel meeting point |
| Location |
| Three ways: 1. Find corner of hair, then go 1 cun in at 45 degree to find indentation. 2. Find midpoint of eyebrow (glabella), move midpoint up to the edge of the hairline and then cross over 4.5 cun to the lateral side find ST-8. 3. Use 6 fingers, which is about 4.5 cun from the center line. Point is located 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline. If receding hairline or no hairline, then need to use the glabella as benchmark point. 3 cun above the glabella is where the hairline should be. • This stomach branch ends here |
| Needling |
| Type: Transverse Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. (No Moxa) |
| Caution: Contraindicated for moxibustion |
| Notes |
| This branch of the stomach meridian ends at ST-8. ST-9 is near ST5, which is the start of a different branch. |
| Energetics 1 |
| HEADACHES – very gentle stimulation: Migraine: eyes (vision changes), vomiting • GB: Shaoyang/Temporal ST: Yangming/Forehead • Distal pts on respective channel to drain down qi • LOCAL PROBLEMS: face and sense organs |
| Energetics 2 |
| Call DRUNK POINTS - points for hangovers (ST8 and GB8) |
| Energetics 3 |
| THREADING: ST8 to GB6 (Patient supine, side lying or sitting on chair; horizontal threading; headache, vertigo, TMJD, insomnia) • ST8 to SJ20 (Patient supine, side lying or sitting on chair; horizontal threading; indicated for tinnitus, vertigo) • ST8 to GB13 (Patient supine, side lying or sitting on chair; horizontal threading; indicated for headaches, blur vision, vertigo) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| Energetics 4 |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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