Shangxing Cave is also known as Shentang, Mingtang, and Guitang. Ghosts are opposite to the sky, and the qi and blood in this acupoint are negative and moist. Hall, a gathering place. The name Ghost Hall means that the qi and blood in the cave are the Yin dampness and water vapor of the heavenly body. The substance in this acupoint is warm water vapor transmitted from the Shenting acupoint. After reaching this acupoint, it transforms into negative water vapor due to heat dissipation and contraction, hence the name Ghost Hall. The names and meanings of Mingtang and Shentang acupoints are similar to those of Guitang. Mingzhi refers to the qi and blood in the acupoints as the bright part of the heavenly body, while Shenzhi refers to the qi and blood in the acupoints as the qi of the heavenly body.
【 Guijing Positioning 】
The Shangxing acupoint belongs to the Du meridian and is located on the head of the human body, 1 inch directly above the hairline.
[Effect and Function]
1. The function of Shangxing acupoint is to relieve and treat headaches, dizziness, red eye pain, keratitis, myopia, frontal neuralgia, rhinitis, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, madness, and childhood startle.
2. The efficacy of Shangxing acupoint: reducing turbidity and enhancing clarity; Extinguish wind and clear heat, calm the nose.
【 Compatibility and Application 】
1. Shangxing acupoint combined with Qiuxu acupoint and Xinggu acupoint: relieve and treat malaria;
2. Shangxing acupoint combined with Yintang acupoint, Suliao acupoint, Baihui acupoint, Yingxiang acupoint, Hegu acupoint, Quchi acupoint, Lieque acupoint, Zhigou acupoint: relieve and treat rosacea;
3. Shangxing acupoint combined with Dazhui acupoint: relieve and treat nasal polyps, facial redness, and persistent mouth and nose bleeding;
4. Shangxing acupoint combined with Gu acupoint and Taichong acupoint: relieve and treat head pain;
5. Shangxing acupoint combined with Shuigou acupoint: Relieve and treat madness.
6. Combining Shangxing acupoint with Gu, Yingxiang, and Fengchi to treat allergic rhinitis
