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GV-21 Before the Vertex
前顶 〔前頂〕qián dǐng
Channel: GV, Governing (dū) Vessel
Modern location: An acupoint located on the superior aspect of the head, 3.5 cùn within the anterior hairline on the midline.
Classic location: One cùn and five fēn directly in front of Hundred Convergences (GV-20). (Yī Zōng Jīn Jiàn)
Local anatomy: The anastomotic network formed by the right and left superficial temporal arteries and veins. On the communicating site of the branch of the frontal nerve with the branch of the great occipital nerve.
Action: Extinguishes wind and relieves tetany; frees the network vessels and disperses swelling; stabilizes the spirit.
Modern indications: Headache; dizziness; deep-source nasal congestion; epilepsy.
Classic indications: Head wind dizzy vision; facial swelling with red facial complexion; water swelling; child fright epilepsy (jīng xián); tugging and slackening; nasal congestion with copious snivel.
Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.3 cùn backward transverse insertion. Moxa: 3 cones; pole 5‒20 min.
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