Extra point.

bubble_chart Etymology

The root of the nose is referred to as the bridge of the nose by physiognomists, and the acupoint is named after the bridge of the nose.

bubble_chart Location

bubble_chart Anatomy

At the nasal bone base, within the internasal suture, the procerus muscle is located, accompanied by branches of the facial artery and vein, and the cutaneous branches of the supratrochlear and facial nerves.

bubble_chart Manipulation

Subcutaneous insertion 0.3～0.5 cun; moxibustion is applicable.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Epilepsy, opisthotonos, a crawling sensation on the face, excessive sleepiness, forgetfulness, lockjaw, jaundice.

bubble_chart Combinations

• Epilepsy: root of nose, Renzhong, Fenglong (ST40), Yaoqi (EX-B9).
• Rhinitis: root of nose, Yingxiang (LI20).

bubble_chart Notes

The External Treatment Longevity Formula is named after its original name.