DU-23 Shangxing - Upper Star
More Spirit Names: Ghost Hall, Hall of Fame, Bright Hall
| English: | Upper Star |
| Also Known As: | Guitang Ghost Hall |
Location
- Located 1 cun within the hairline on the midline of the head.
- On the midline of the head, 1 cun behind the natural hairline at the forehead.
- At the top of the head on the midline , 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun posterior to DU-24 Shenting.
- Note: If the anterior hairline is indistinct, locate the point 3 cun superior to the glabella and 3 cun anterior to DU-20 Baihui.
Needling
- Slanted insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: local distention and pain.
- Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun or prick to cause bleeding.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
Command Functions
- Sun Si-miao Ghost point
Actions
- Clears the nose
- Brightens the eyes
- Clears Heat
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Benefits the head and face
- Dispels swelling
- Calms the Shen
- Clears the nasal cavity
Indications
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Combinations
Epistaxis | Rhinitis | Headache |
Tidal fevers | Obstruction of the nose with inability to distinguish the fragrant from the foul | Inability to distinguish the fragrant from the foul |
UB-9 | UB-7 | LI-19 |
Nasal congestion | Nasal obstruction and discharge | Nosebleed |
LI-5 | ST-44 | |
Eye pain | Pain of the eyeball | Pain of the eyes with inability to see |
DU-24 | ||
Visual dizziness | Dizziness | Head Wind and dizziness |
DU-20 | ||
Head Wind | Sudden swelling of the face | Redness and swelling of the face |
Contraindications
- Older books caution against using moxibustion on this point.
- This point is prohibited in infants wit metopism.
Notes
- It is said that excess moxibustion on this point will raise the Yang and lead to lack of clarity of vision.
- For nasal problems its action corresponds to herbs such as Bai Zhi, Xin Yi Hua, Cang Er Zi and Xi Xin.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Upper Star carries the yang of the Governor Vessel high on the head, like a star in the heavens, and brightens the eyes; the eyes' brightness mirrors the spirit. Being among the 13 Ghost points, it helps calm and soothe an agitated spirit. It is a point for spiritual brightness. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the midline of the head, 11 ACI above DU-15. |
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