UB-3 Meichong - Eyebrows Rushing
More Spirit Names: Eyebrow Ascension
| English: | Eyebrow's Pouring |
| Also Known As: | Eyebrow Thoroughfare |
Location
- On the natural hairline directly above the medial end of the eyebrow, between DU-24 Shenting and UB-4 Quchai.
- Directly superior to UB-2 Zanzhu 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, level with DU-24 Shenting.
- Note: the distance between the anterior and posterior hairlines is 12 cun. If the anterior hairline is indistinct, the distance is 15 cun between the glabella (M-HN-3 Yintang) and the posterior hairline. The anterior hairline would thus be defined as one-fifth of the distance. If the posterior hairline is indistinct, it can be measured as 1 cun inferior to DU-16 Fengfuwhich lies immediately below the external occipital protuberance.
Needling
- Slanted insertion, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
- Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Command Functions
Actions
- Expels Wind
- Clears the head
- Alleviates pain
- Benefits the eyes and nose
Indications
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Combinations
Headache with nasal congestion |
Contraindications
- According to some ancient texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion.
Notes
- This point has a direct connection with the Brain.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Eyebrows Rushing lies above the hairline, over the brain, and urges the Qi onward along the Bladder pathway. In doing so it clears the mind and spirit and stimulates them. It is good for headaches and migraines that come from the water. |
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| Worsley | Lends us the focus and strength to move dynamically toward our potential. Location: On the head, ½ ACI inside the natural hairline, 3½ ACI straight above UB-2. |
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