Extra point.

bubble_chart Etymology

In ancient times, the area between eyebrows on forehead was referred to as "闕" (què). Astrologers and physiognomists called this area "Yintang" (印堂, hall of impression). The acupoint is located here, hence its name.

bubble_chart Location

Yintang (EX-HN3) acupoint
(adapted from "Meridians and Acupoints")

On forehead, at the midpoint between two eyebrows.

bubble_chart Anatomy

• Muscles: procerus muscle.
• Vessels: branches of medial frontal artery and vein on both sides.
• Nerve: branches of trochlear nerve and facial nerve.

bubble_chart Manipulation

Puncture obliquely or horizontally, downward or laterally, 0.5~1 cun. Upon achieving needling sensation, a local soreness and distension will be felt. If the needle penetrates toward Shangen (EX-HN33) (root of nose), a soreness and distension sensation will be felt in nasal area. Alternatively, prick with a three-edged needle to induce bleeding.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Forehead pain, vertigo, rhinitis, epistaxis, common cold with fever, hypertension, insomnia, vomiting, postpartum dizziness with aphasia due to hemorrhage, eclampsia, infantile convulsion.

bubble_chart Combinations

• Acute conjunctivitis: Yintang (EX-HN3), Tongziliao (GB1).
• Rhinitis: Yintang (EX-HN3) penetrates root of nose.
• Psychosis: Yintang (EX-HN3), Baihui (GV20).
• Meniere's disease: Yintang (EX-HN3), Neiguan (PC6), Anmian; hearing loss plus Tinggong (SI19), Fengchi (GB20).
• Hiccups: Yintang (EX-HN3), Neiguan (PC6), Geshu (BL17).

bubble_chart Notes

Bian Que Shenying Zhenjiu Yulongjing named Yintang (EX-HN3).