SJ-18 Qimai - Feeding Meridians

More Spirit Names: Spasm Vessel, Supporting Vessel, Feeding the Vessels

English:	Spasm Vessel
Also Known As:	Feeding the Vessels

Location

One third of the distance between SJ-17 Yifeng and SJ-20 Jiaosun at the root of the auricle.
In the center of the mastoid process, at the junction of the midline and lower third of the curve formed by SJ-17 Yifeng and SJ-20 Jiaosun posterior to the helix.
Posterior to the ear, in a small depression on the mastoid bone, one third of the distance along a curved line drawn from SJ-17 Yifeng and SJ-20 Jiaosun following the line of the rim of the ear.

Slanted insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun or prick to bleed.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Subcutaneous insertion along the course of the channel0.3 to 0.5 cun or prick to bleed.

DU-1
Changqiang

GB-12
Wangu

UB-2
Zanzhu
UB-6
Chengguang
UB-23
Shenshu
SJ-22
Erheliao

Childhood epileptic convulsions

Vomiting and diarrhea

Head Wind

Pain behind the ear

Wind headache

Spirit of the Point	This point carries warmth, love, compassion and heat, and clear energy, to every Official. Because the Three Heater looks after the wellbeing of each of the others, they all gain from this point, and it can feed vitality overall. It is a strengthening, uplifting and underused point that can rekindle the spark of Fire when much fundamental work has been done but the embers are still not strong enough.
Worsley	Harmonizes heat, joy and energy in every fiber of our being. Location: Behind the ear on the curving hairline, one third of the way from the base of the ear (pinna) up to its apex. Needle depth: 1 fen Moxa: No moxa
When to Consider	When there is depression and a lack of vitality, strength and spark When the Three Heater is weak at any level When the person can no longer reach out with warmth and love When there is fear, fright or a startled Heart
Notes	Gives a free, harmonious flow so the Fire's energy and heat reach the other Officials and meridians, with each Official receiving the same amount

SJ-18 Qimai: 'Spasm vessel' — important pediatric point (convulsions, fear, vomiting, diarrhea). (Yuen)
Wind strategies with Gallbladder/San Jiao points: Scatter wind: GB-14, GB-12, SJ-17, SJ-2; course wind: GB-20, GB-8, SJ-18, SJ-5, SJ-6; pacify wind: GB-13 with SJ-10; SJ-2, SJ-5 'bathe the nerves'. (Gioioso)