- G.B.-8 Shuaigu is an effective local point for headaches around the ear-area and the
upper part of the lateral side of the neck. It is needled horizontally backwards. - G.B.-9 Tianchong is a very important local point for headaches on the sides of the head.
In addition, it also has a general effect in calming the Mind and Ethereal Soul and
subduing Liver-Yang. This point would be chosen when the person is very tense and is
troubled by long-standing emotional problems. - G.B.-13 Benshen is used when the headache is on one side of the forehead, usually
around G.B.-14. Besides subduing Liver-Yang, G.B.-13 has a powerful effect in calming
the Mind and Ethereal Soul and helping sleep. The difference between G.B.-9 and
G.B.-13 is that the former is used for emotional problems deriving from feelings of
resentment and frustration, while the latter is better for calming the Mind when the
person is extremely tense and cannot sleep. - G.B.-14 Yangbai is simply used when the headache is situated around this point. Some
headaches from Liver-Yang rising are situated on the forehead on one side around this
point and they feel like a nail being driven in. - G.B.-21 Jianjing is used as an adjuvant point when the top of the shoulders are very tense
and stiff as so often happens in those who suffer from chronic headaches. The repeated
use of this point is very good for relaxing the neck muscles. - BL-2 Zanzhu is used when the headache occurs around the eyes, or on the forehead
extending down to the eyes. - Yuyao, an extra point in the middle of the eyebrow, can be used when the headache
occurs around or behind the eyes, especially when Liver-Yang rising stems from
Liver-Blood deficiency. - G.B.-1 Tongziliao is used when the headache occurs around the temples and outer
corners of the eyes.
Ancient Formula
Du-20 Baihui, Du-21 Qianting, Du-24 Shenting, Du-23 Shangxing, T.B.-23 Sizhukong, G.B.-20
Fengchi, L.I.-4 Hegu, BL-2 Zanzhu, ST-8 Touwei ("Great Compendium of Acupuncture").7(69)
Herbal Treatment
Prescriptions