Meaning

Jade Pillow.

Localization

1.3 cun lateral to Naohu DU.17 (which is located in the depression superior to the external occipital protuberance, 1.5 cun superior to Fengfu DU-16). 2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline and 1.3 cun lateral to the midline.

Functions

Expels wind, clears eyes.

Indications

- 5 holes diseases: decrement in visual acuity, ophthalmalgia, eye redness,watering eyes in the wind, nasal blockage.
- Channel diseases: pain in the occipital area, headache with increased intracranial pressure, neuralgia of the posterior occipital nerve (main point).
- Features: defeat from the outside by wind-cold.

Needling Method

Puncture obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun down to the point Tian Zhu BL.10 Absinthial warming.