The Extra points

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Yuyao (M-HN-6)
YUYAO (M-HN-6)
Fish Waist
LOCATION
In the centre of the eyebrow, in the depression
directly above the pupil when the eyes are
looking straight forwards.
LOCATION NOTE
Yuyao (M-HN-6) is traditionally located lateral to the
supraorbital notch from which the supraorbital nerve
emerges.
NEEDLING
Transverse insertion medially or laterally, 0.5 to 1 cun.
ACTIONS
Benefits the eyes
Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain.
INDICATIONS
Redness, swelling and pain of the eyes, superficial
visual obstruction, twitching of the eyelids, drooping
of the eyelid, frontal headache.
COMMENTARY
This point first appeared in the Classic of the Jade Dragon.
In clinical practice it is mostly selected in the treatment of
supraorbital pain and diseases of the eyes and eyelids,
and is stimulated by through-needling from either Yang-
bai GB-14 or Zanzhu BL-2.
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THE CUTANEOUS REGIONS
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