Atlas of Acupuncture

4.10 The Triple Burner Channel System – Hand shaoyang(shou shao yang jing luo)

Location

On the lateral end of the eyebrow, in the bony depression of the

frontozygomatic suture, between the frontal and zygomatic

bones.

How to find

The frontozygomatic suture (between the zygoma and the

frontal bone) is generally located at the lateral end of the eye-

brow. As the position of the latter can vary considerably, the

suture is a more suitable reference point. In order to locate it,

palpate from the outer canthus of the eye superiorly along the

orbital margin, from its zygomatic to the frontal section, until

you can feel a bony depression in the area of the suture. Locate

T.B.-23in this mainly pressure-sensitive depression.

Needling

0.5–1 cun obliquely or transversely (subcutaneously) in a pos-

terior direction towards Ex-HN-5(taiyang). In China, this point

is also needled along the eyebrow to Ex-HN-4(yuyao: in the

centre of the eyebrow). Moxibustion is contraindicated accord-

ing to some classic texts.

Actions/Indications

● Benefits the eyes, alleviates pain, eliminates Wind

Special features

Important local point for headaches and disorders of the eyes

Silken Bamboo Hollow SIZHUKONG T.B.-23

G.B.-1

T.B.-23

over the

frontozygomatic suture

BL-2

Ex-HN-4

ST-1

ST-2

BL-1

G.B.-14

Ex-HN-7

Ex-HN-3

T.B.-23

G.B.-1

Orbit

Zygomatic

bone

T.B.-23

BL-2

Glabella

Superciliary arch

Ex-HN-4

(yuyao)

Ex-HN-3

(yintang)

G.B.-14 G.B.-14

G.B.-1

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