【Category】
extra point.
【Origin】
The point is in the nasal cavity, opposite to the large intestine meridian Yingxiang (LI20) point across the nose, hence the name Neiyingxiang (EX-HN9).
【Location】
In the nostril, at the adhesive membrane between the alar cartilage and the turbinate.
【Anatomy】
On the membrane at the bottom of the nasal cavity; dorsal nasal branch with facial artery and vein; external nasal branch with preethmoidal nerve.
【Manipulation】
The three-edged needle can bleed when pricked, but it is contraindicated by people with a history of bleeding constitution. No moxibustion.
【Efficacy】
attack of noxious factor, hot and violent eye pain, sudden death, throat closure, nasal disease.
【Recipe】
- Heart blood inflammation: Neiyingxiang (EX-HN9), Hegu (LI4).
