Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

GB-16 Muchuang - Eye Window

More Spirit Names: Window of the Eye, Vision's Window, Arriving at Splendour

English:	Window of the Eye
Also Known As:	Vision's Window Eye Window

Location

Above the forehead, on a curved line drawn between GB-15 Toulinqi and GE-20 Fengchi, following the contour of the cranium, 1.5 cun posterior to GB-15 Toulinqi.
Located 1.5 cun posterior to GB-15 Toulinqi.

Needling

Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Note: This point may be needled in any direction. Direction depends on the symptomology. Direct the needle towards the point of pain, or join to other head points.
Slanted insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
On the head, 1.5 cun above the hairline and 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head.

Command Functions

Meeting point with the Yang Wei channel

Actions

Benefits the eyes
Removes Wind
Alleviates pain

Indications

Visual dizziness
Superficial visual obstruction
Swelling and pain of the eyes
Nearsightedness
All types of eye diseases
Aversion to Cold
Chills and fever with anhidrosis
Facial edema
Apoplectic coma

Headache
Swelling of the head and face
Toothache of the upper jaw
Swelling of the gums
Nasal congestion
Epilepsy
Vertigo
Conjunctivitis
Red, painful eyes

Combinations

PC-7
Daling

GB-9
Tianchong
GB-20
Fengchi

GB-17
Zhengying
DU-27
Duiduan
SJ-21
Ermen

Red eyes

Headache

Stiffness of the lips

Pain from tooth decay of the upper jaw

Contraindications

Notes

To augment visual acuity, needle this point three times.
This point regulates the pineal gland and is good for jet lag.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point	Through this eye window the Official can truly see clearly before it makes decisions and judgments. Once the problem can be seen, sensible decisions and sensible judgments can follow. For that we have to see clearly where mind and spirit are heading. It clears what blocks mind from spirit and lets a person see the splendor of life. Used much like a Window of the Sky, it dispels negativity and toxic darkness so the person can see on all three levels and bring their vision together. It lets us look beyond the here and now, gather wisdom from what has been and picture what is to come.
Worsley	Location: On the head, 1½ ACI behind GB-15. Needle depth: 3 fen Moxa: 5 cones
When to Consider	When the person cannot see clearly where they are going When there are blocks between mind and spirit When, as treatment starts to show rebirth, the patient needs a view of themselves and of how they are changing When a person cannot see any splendor in life For someone who never sees their own path When a person needs to let go of judgment against themselves and others When past events need bringing into perspective When the person has the idea or image but not the spirit to carry it through, or the spirit without the vision
Combinations	GB-21 Shoulder Well with GB-16: when Qi is not getting through to help the patient see, or when the person sees no splendor in life and no hope ahead
Notes	Some regard it as acting for the Gallbladder like a Window of the Sky

From Class

Yin Wei & Yang Wei for diabetes: For diabetes, Yin Wei points KI-9, SP-13, SP-15, SP-16, LV-14 and opening point PC-6; Yang Wei eye points (GB-16, GB-17) for retinopathy, opening point SJ-5. (Rabinowitz)

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.