Meaning

Completion Bone.

Localization

In the depression just posterior and inferior to the mastoid process.

Functions

Unblocks channels, invigorates collaterals.

Intersection

The intersection point of Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang and Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang.

Indications

- Localized diseases: mastoiditis, vestibulopathy, peripheral paresis of the facial nerve,trifacial neuralgia (often combined with neuritis of the small occipital nerve), pain in the area of the molars of the lower jaw, infiltrates in the lower jaw bone area, facial distortion, pain behind the ear, otitis media, pain in the cervico-occipital area.
- 5 holes diseases: headache with dizziness; sore throat, more along the back wall.
- Disorders of the mind: insomnia with frequent shouting, biting lips or tongue; psychosis.
- Features: malaria, powerlessness in the lower limbs, pain in the upper arm and back, muscle atrophy in the lower limbs, colds (wormwood warming).

Needling Method

Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun or perpendicularly no more than 0.4 cun. Cauterization