Bitong

English:	Penetrating the Nose
Also Known As:	Nose Passage

Location

• In the depression below the nasal bone at the superior end of the nasolabial sulcus.
• At the highest point of the nasolabial groove.
• Note: run the finger along the nasolabial groove into the depression immediately below the nasal bone.

Needling

• Transverse insertion, directed upward toward the nose , 0.5 to 0.8 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness sometimes extending to the nasolabial region.
• Transverse insertion towards the bridge of the nose 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
• Puncture subcutaneously upward 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

Command Functions

Actions

• Clears the nose
• Benefits the nose

Indications

All nasal and sinus problems Allergic rhinitis Sinusitis Nasal polyps Nasal obstruction Nasal congestion and discharge Nasal boils

Hypertrophic rhinitis Atrophic rhinitis Nasosinusitis Headache Rhinitis Nosebleed

Combinations

DU-23 Shangxing M-HN-3 Yintang LI-4 Hegu Or LI-4 Hegu DU-23 Shangxing UB-7 Tongtian	UB-2 Zanzhu LU-7 Lieque
Chronic rhinitis	Nasosinusitis

Contraindications

Notes

• This point is often joined to LI-20 Yingxiang.
• Also called Shangyingxiang.