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    GV 18

    Qiangjian

    qiáng jiān (強間 )
    Unyielding Space, Between Strength
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Qiangjian (GV 18)

Location

On the posterior midline, 4 cun anterior to the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Naohu (GV 17).

Indications
  • Headache, neck rigidity
  • Blurring of vision
  • Mania, depression
Applications
  • Pacifies wind, alleviates pain
  • Calms the spirit, soothes the Liver
Techniques

Needle subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun.