Anmian

English:	Peaceful Sleep
Also Known As:

Location

• Behind the ear, midway between GB-20 Fengchi and SJ-17 Yifeng.
  Note: This point is found close to GB-12 Wangu, but posterior and slightly superior to it.

Needling

• Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
• Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes extending throughout the side of the face needled.
• Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.8 cun.

Command Functions

Actions

• Calms the Shen
• Pacifies the Liver

Indications

Insomnia Agitation Restlessness Palpitations Epilepsy Dizziness Headache Tinnitus Hypertension Vertigo Mental illness

Hysteria Mania Hypertension with insomnia and restlessness Hyperthyroidism with dream-disturbed sleep Deafness Convulsions Headache Withdrawal symptoms from drug addiction

Combinations

PC-6 Neiguan SP-6 Sanyinjiao	DU-26 Renzhong DU-14 Dazhui DU-13 Taodao	LI-11 Quchi ST-40 Fenglong
Insomnia	Psychosis	Vertigo

Contraindications

Notes

• This point is a modern addition to the extra points and is primarily used to treat insomnia.