Adjacent Points
- T.B.-17 Yifeng oblique towards the opposite eye, deep puncture (at least 1 cun). Some
doctors say that if this point is needled deep enough with a good needling sensation, other
local points are unnecessary. They say this point should be used if there is tenderness on
the mastoid process. - G.B.-20 Fengchi oblique towards the eye on the same side.
An empirical method for the treatment of facial paralysis consists of pricking certain points
inside the cheek. These are nine extra points between the rows of teeth arranged in three rows of
three points each with 0.2 cun between each row and 0.2 cun between points in each row (Figure
27.3(520)).
These points are pricked to cause slight bleeding and then cupping is applied to the cheek
(outside). The points are pricked from top to bottom and from left to right.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
Qian Zheng San
(Pulling the Upright Powder)
Bai Fu Zi Rhizoma Thyphonii gigantei 6 g
Jiang Can Bombyx batryticatus 6 g
Quan Xie Buthus Martensi 1.5 gExplanation
- Bai Fu Zi expels Wind from the channels, specifically reaches the face, resolves Phlegm
and invigorates the Connecting channels. - Jiang Can and Quan Xie expel Wind from the channels, resolve Phlegm and resolve
paralysis.
In facial paralysis the facial muscles are pulled towards the healthy side, hence the name of the
formula, i.e. to pull the muscles of the healthy side straight.
Variations