Yin Tang, Yìn Táng, 印堂, Hall of Impression

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Ghost Point
Location
Midway between the medial ends the two eyebrows. Middle of glabella.
Needling
Type: Perpendicular    Depth:  0.5 to 1 cun
Description: Pinch up the skin, trasverse insertion 0.3-0.5 cun inferiorly or laterally
Caution:
Notes
Call the "third eye". Qi Gong calls it the "upper Dan Tian"
Energetics 1
Relief pain: face pain, postpartum dizziness, frontal headache, hypertension
Energetics 2
Nose related issues: congestions, runny nose, nosebleed, rhinitis
Energetics 3
Reduce wind and calm shen: insomnia, agitation, anxiety, restlessness, childhood fright wind, spasms
Energetics 4
Energetics 5
Energetics 6

 

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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