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    Chengqi

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Chengqi (ST 1)

Location

With the eyes looking straight forward, the point is directly below the pupil, between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge.

Indications
  • Redness, swelling and pain of the eye, lacrimation, night blindness, twitching of eyelids
  • Facial paralysis
Contraindications: 
Contraindicated for moxa
Contraindicated in needle manipulation (lifting, thrusting, rotating)
Applications
  • Benefits the eyes
  • Eliminates wind, clears heat
Balance Method: 
Techniques

With the patient's eyes closed, push the eyeball upward with the left thumb and needle perpendicularly and slowly 0.5-1.0 cun along the infraorbital ridge. When withdrawing the needle, immediately press firmly with a cotton ball for at least one minute to prevent hematoma.

Remarks
Special Points Remarks: 
Entry Point - ST