- T.B.-5 is used as a distal point affecting the Lesser Yang channels. See the explanation
given for this point under Liver-Yang rising. - G.B.-38 clears Liver and Gall-Bladder Fire and treats unilateral headaches especially if
situated around an eye. It is especially good for very chronic migraine. - G.B.-20 expels Wind from the head and subdues Liver-Fire. See explanation given under
Liver-Yang rising. - Taiyang: see explanation given under Liver-Yang rising.
Other Points
- G.B.-43 Xiaxi: being the Spring point, it clears Gall-Bladder Heat and is suitable if the
headache is located around or behind one eye. - G.B.-44 Qiaoyin clears Gall-Bladder Heat and is suitable if the headache is located on
the side of the head. - L.I.-11 Quchi is used if there are pronounced signs of Heat, such as thirst, a bitter taste, a
feeling of heat, a Deep-Red tongue body with yellow coating and a Rapid pulse.
All the local points mentioned under Liver-Yang rising are equally applicable in the treatment of
Liver-Fire headaches.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
(Gentiana Draining the Liver Decoction)
Long Dan Cao Radix Gentianae scabrae 6 g
Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae baicalensis 9 g
Shan Zhi Zi Fructus Gardeniae jasminoidis 9 g
Ze Xie Rhizoma Alismatis orientalis 9 g
Mu Tong Caulis Akebiae 9 g
Che Qian Zi Semen Plantaginis 9 g
Sheng Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae 12 g
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis 9 g
Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri 9 g