Acupoint+GV-23+(Shang+Xing)

** GV23 ** ** • **   **Shang Xing**  ** ** • **   Governing Vessel 23 **  Upper Star. = = =Location= 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline.

=Point Summary=       //Expels Wind//  <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">//Benefits The Nose And Eyes Expels Wind Calms the Spirit Benefits the Head and Face// <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">//Reduces Swelling// <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> opens nose

=Needling=

Depth:
0.3 - 0.5 cun

Technique:
Puncture Subcutaneously

Contraindications:
Prohibited in infants with metopism.

=General Indications=

Functions
clears the nasal cavity;

Indications
headache; rhinitis; any nose problems involving obstruction;

Special Notes
can burn moxa of 3-5 cones for sinus problems; ghost point and can be used for mental disorders, but not seen often these days

=Diagnostic Indications:= <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dizziness **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Eye Disorders **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Facial Edema **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Headache **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Mental Disorders **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Nasal Congestion **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Nasal Polyps **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Nosebleed **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Respiratory Disorders **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">