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BL-8 Declining Connection
络却 〔絡卻〕luò què
Alternate names: 络郄 luò xī, Connecting Cleft; 脑盖 nǎo gài, Brain Cover; 强阳 qiáng yáng, Strong Yang; 蟀容 shuài róng, Cricket Container
Channel: BL, Foot Greater Yáng (tài yáng) Bladder Channel
Modern location: An acupoint located on the superior aspect of the head, in a depression 5.5 cùn within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cùn lateral to the midline.
Classic location: One cùn and five fēn behind Celestial Connection (BL-7). (Zhēn Jiǔ Dà Chéng)
Local anatomy: Branches of the occipital artery and vein. Branch of the great occipital nerve.
Action: Disperses wind and clears heat; clears the head and brightens the eyes.
Modern indications: Dizzy head;
Classic indications: Nasal congestion; tugging and slackening; manic agitation; retching and vomiting.
Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.3‒0.5 cùn transverse insertion. Moxa: 3 cones; pole 5‒10 min.
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