extremity of the channel, it specifically affects the head.- L.I.-4 can eliminate pathogenic factors from the face and forehead area.
- LU-7 is specific for headaches and is used to stimulate the ascending of clear Yang to the
head. - Ren-12 and BL-20 are used to tonify the Spleen to eliminate Dampness.
- ST-8 is the main local point to eliminate Dampness from the head and is specific for this
type of headache.
Other Points
- Du-20 Baihui is used if the headache is accompanied by a marked cloudiness of the head.
It stimulates the ascending of clear Yang to the head. - Du-24 Shenting can be used as a local point to eliminate Dampness from the forehead.
- Du-23 Shangxing can be used if the headache is located around the eyes.
- Yintang can be used as a local point if the headache is located on the forehead.
- SP-6 Sanyinjiao and SP-9 Yinlingquan can be used as distal points to eliminate
Dampness. - BL-21 Weishu can be added to strengthen the Stomach and Spleen to eliminate
Dampness. It is especially good if the person suffers from chronic tiredness.
Herbal Treatment
Prescriptions
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
(Notopterygium Dispelling Dampness Decoction)
Qiang Huo Radix et Rhizoma Notopterygii 6 g
Du Huo Radix Angelicae pubescentis 6 g
Fang Feng Radix Ledebouriellae sesloidis 6 g
Gao Ben Rhizoma Ligustici sinensis 6 g
Chuan Xiong Rhizoma Ligustici wallichii 3 g