Atlas of Acupuncture

6.1 Extra Points: Head and Neck (EX-HN)

Location

In the nasal cavity, at the junction of the nasal bone and the nasal

cartilage.

How to find

This point lies ‘opposite’ the external point ➞Ex-HN-8(shang-

yingxiangor bitong), which is located at the upper end of the

nasolabial groove.

Needling

Prick to bleed with a needle, lancet or three-edged needle. Caution:

Contraindicated in patients with bleeding disorders (or taking

anticoagulants). Needling may be painful!

Actions/Indications

● Clears Heat, drains Fire

InnerYingxiang NEIYINGXIANG Ex-HN-9

Nasolabial

groove

Ex-HN-9 (neiyingxiang)

(inside the nose)

Nasolabial groove

Ex-HN-8 (bitong)

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