- LIV-3 pacifies the Liver and eliminates stagnation. It is chosen out of all other
Liver-channel points because it is the best to affect the head. - G.B.-34 relieves stagnation of Liver-Qi. In combination with Du-24, it eliminates
stagnation of Liver-Qi in the head. - L.I.-4 is chosen because it will combine with LIV-3 to eliminate stagnation of Liver-Qi
in the head. It also calms the Mind which is important since stagnation of Liver-Qi is
normally caused by emotional problems. - ST-36 is used because the headache is caused by the influence of Liver-Qi stagnation on
the Stomach channel in the head. - Du-24 and Taiyang in combination with G.B.-34 relieve stagnation of Liver-Qi in the
head. Du-24, in addition, also calms the Mind.
Other Points
- LIV-14 Qimen can be added to help to eliminate stagnation of Liver-Qi.
- Yintang is an extra point that can be used as a local point for headaches on the forehead.
It also calms the Mind and promotes sleep.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
Xiao Yao San
(Free and Easy Wanderer Powder)
Bo He Herba Menthae 3 g
Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri 9 g
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis 9 g
Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae 12 g
Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae 9 g
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 15 g
Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis 6 g
Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 3 slicesExplanation