extra point.

bubble_chart Etymology

The human eyebrow is shaped like a fish, and the point is in the center of the waist, hence the name Yuyao (EX-HN4).

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bubble_chart Anatomy

In the orbicularis oculi muscle, there are lateral branches of the frontal artery and vein and branches of the supraorbital nerve and facial nerve.

bubble_chart Manipulation

Transverse insertion 0.5~1 cun. When treating supraorbital neuralgia, it can be inserted along the skin to both sides and penetrated to Zanzhu (BL2) or Sizhukong (TE23) points. Moxibustion is prohibited.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Membrane inflammation, eyelid inflammation, ophthalmoplegia, eyelid ptosis, red and swollen eyes, facial nerve palsy, myopia, trigeminal nerve (first branch) pain, supraorbital neuralgia, eyelid twitch, supraventricular paroxysmal heartbeat Excessive speed.

bubble_chart Combinations

• Epidemic hemorrhagic conjunctivitis: Yuyao (EX-HN4), Zanzhu (BL2), Jingming (BL1), Quchi (LI11), Shousanli (LI10), Hegu (LI4), Fengchi (GB20), Dazhui (GV14), Erjian (EX-HN6).
• deviation of mouth: Yangbai (GB14) through Yuyao (EX-HN4), Quanliao (SI18) through Yingxiang ( LI20), Dicang (ST4) through Jiache (ST6), Qianzheng, Hegu (LI4 ), Yifeng (TE17), Taiyang (EX-HN5), Fengchi (GB20), Taichong (LR3), Zulinqi (GB41), etc.
• Trigeminal neuralgia: Yuyao (EX-HN4), Zanzhu (BL2), Taiyang (EX-HN5), Hegu (LI4), Neiting (ST44).
• Supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardia: Yuyao (EX-HN4).