Meaning

Upper Star.

Localization

1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline..

Functions

Benefits the eyes, opens the orifice of the nose, quiets the spirit, cleans heat disperses wind.

Indications

- 5 holes diseases: pain and swelling in the eyes, eye redness with swelling, watering eyes in the wind, blurry vision, wall eye, swelling of the eyes, nasal congestion, nasal polyps, purulent rhinorrhea, nasal hemorrhage, loss of smell, blood flushes to the face.
- Disorders of the mind: epilepsy, convulsions.
- Features: no sweating in case of fever.

Needling Method

Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-0.8 cun.  The three-edged needle bleeding in the heat. Cauterization.