Touwei is the name of the acupoint. The First and Second Classics of acupuncture and moxibustion and Moxibustion were published. The head, the location of the acupoint, also refers to the body part regulated by the substances inside the acupoint as the head. Maintaining and sustaining meaning. The name of this acupoint implies that the qi and blood substances in this acupoint have the function of maintaining normal order in the head. The head is the meeting place of various yang, and it relies on the continuous supply of yang energy and nutrients from various meridians to maintain its normal operation. The Stomach Meridian is a meridian with multiple qi and blood, which accounts for a certain proportion of the yang energy transported to the head and plays an important role in the normal operation of various functions of the head. The transmission of qi and blood from the Stomach Meridian to the head is through this acupoint, hence the name Touwei acupoint.
【 Guijing Positioning 】Gui Jing: Belongs to the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian.
Positioning: 0.5 inches above the hairline of the forehead, next to the midline of the head, 4.5 inches away from the divine chest.
【 Functions and Indications 】
Function: Convey yang energy and fine substances from the stomach meridian to various parts of the head. Touwei has the effects of dispelling wind, relieving fire, improving vision, and relieving pain.
Indications: Migraine, Frontal neuralgia, Vascular headache, Schizophrenia, Facial nerve paralysis; Sequelae of stroke, hypertension; Conjunctivitis, decreased vision, etc.
Clinical Application
1: The combination of Touwei acupoint and Gu acupoint is used to treat headaches.
2: The combination of Touwei acupoint and Taichong acupoint is used to treat dizziness.
3: The combination of Touwei acupoint with Fengchi acupoint, Liugu acupoint, and Hegu acupoint is used to treat migraine and eye pain.
4: The combination of Touwei acupoint and temple can improve facial spasms and pain.
5: Head Wei is paired with Yang Bai, Si Zhu Kong, and He Gu to treat facial paralysis.
6: Head Wei, in conjunction with Gu Tou Hou Xi, Tai Chong, and Yong Quan, has the function of calming the nerves and treating schizophrenia.
