凡十穴
神庭 一穴。在鼻直入发际五分。督脉足太阳阳明三脉之会,治头风目眩。鼻出清涕不止。目泪出。可灸二七
壮止。
岐伯曰,凡欲疗风。勿令灸多。缘风性轻。多即伤。宜灸七壮。至三七壮止。禁不可针。针即发狂。忌生冷鸡猪酒
面动风物等。
上星 一穴。在鼻直上入发际一寸陷中。督脉气所发。治头风目眩。睛痛不能远视。以细三棱针刺之。即宣泄
诸阳热气。无令上冲头目。可灸七壮。不宜多灸。若频灸即拔气上。令目不明。忌如前法。
囟会 一穴。在上星后一寸陷中。可容豆。督脉气所发。治目眩。可灸二七壮至七七壮。初灸即不痛。病去即
痛。痛则罢灸,针入二分。留三呼。得气即泻。针讫。以末盐生麻油相和。揩发根下。头风即永除,若八岁以下。即不
得针。忌如前法。
前顶 一穴。在囟会后一寸五分骨陷中。督脉气所发。疗头风目眩。针入一分。可灸三壮至七七壮即止。忌如
前法。
百会 一穴,一名三阳五会。在前顶后一寸五分。顶中央旋毛中。可容豆。督脉足太阳交会于巅上。针入二分。
得气即泻。可灸七壮。至七七壮即止。唐秦鸣鹤刺微出血。头痛立愈。凡灸头顶。不得过七七壮。缘头顶皮肤浅薄。灸
不宜多。
后顶 一穴,一名交冲。在百会后一寸五分枕骨上,督脉气所发。治目眩。头偏痛。可灸五壮。针入三分。
强间 一穴。一名大羽。在后顶后一寸五分。督脉气所发。治脑旋目晕。头痛不可忍。可灸七壮。针入二分。
脑户 一穴。一名合颅。在枕骨上强间后一寸五分。督脉足太阳之会。禁不可针。针之令人哑不能言。
治目晴痛。不能远视。可灸七壮。亦不可妄灸。令人失喑。
风府 一穴。一名舌本。在项发际上一寸。大筋内宛宛中。疾言其肉立起。言休立下。督脉阳维之会。禁不可
灸。不幸使人失喑。治头痛目眩。针入三分。
哑门 一穴。一作喑。一名舌横。一名舌厌。在顶中央。入发际五分宛宛中。督脉阳维之会。入系舌本。仰头
取之。禁不可灸。灸之令人哑。治头痛。针入二分。一作五分。
There are ten acupoints in total.
Shenting (CV24): One point. Located five cun above the glabella, entering the hairline. It is the intersection of the Du Meridian (Conception Vessel), Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. It treats headache due to wind pathogen causing dizziness. Symptoms include continuous clear nasal discharge and tearing from the eyes. Moxibustion of fourteen moxa cones (two sevens) can stop these symptoms.
Qibo stated: When treating conditions caused by wind pathogens, one should not perform excessive moxibustion. This is because the nature of wind is light and ascending; excessive moxibustion will damage healthy qi. It is appropriate to perform seven moxa cones, up to a maximum of twenty-one moxa cones (three sevens). Acupuncture is contraindicated; if acupuncture is performed, it may induce madness. Foods to avoid include raw and cold items, chicken, pork, alcohol, wheat products, and other foods that may stir up wind pathogens.
Shangxing (GV23): One point. Located one cun above the glabella, entering the hairline, in the depression. It is where the Qi of the Du Meridian emerges. It treats headache due to wind pathogen causing dizziness, eye pain, and inability to see far. Pricking it with a fine three-edged needle can vent the heat of all Yang meridians, preventing heat from rushing upward to the head and eyes. Moxibustion of seven moxa cones is suitable; excessive moxibustion should be avoided. Frequent moxibustion may cause Qi to ascend reversely, leading to blurred vision. Contraindications are the same as mentioned above.
Xinhui (GV22): One point. Located one cun posterior to Shangxing, in the depression, capable of holding a bean. It is where the Qi of the Du Meridian emerges. It treats dizziness. Moxibustion of fourteen to forty-nine moxa cones (two sevens to seven sevens) is applicable. Initially, there is no pain during moxibustion; pain occurs only after the disease has subsided. If pain arises, cease moxibustion. Acupuncture depth is two cun; retain the needle for three breaths. Upon obtaining Deqi, apply the reducing method. After acupuncture, mix fine salt with raw sesame oil and rub it on the hair roots; this can permanently eliminate headache due to wind. For children under eight years old, acupuncture is prohibited. Contraindications are the same as mentioned above.
Qian Ding (GV21): One point. Located one and a half cun posterior to Xinhui, in the bony depression. It is where the Qi of the Du Meridian emerges. It treats headache due to wind pathogen causing dizziness. Acupuncture depth is one cun. Moxibustion of three to forty-nine moxa cones is applicable. Contraindications are the same as mentioned above.
Baihui (GV20): One point, also known as Sanyang Wuhui (Five Yangs Intersection). Located one and a half cun posterior to Qian Ding, in the center of the vertex where the hair whorl is, capable of holding a bean. The Du Meridian intersects with the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian at the vertex. Acupuncture depth is two cun; upon obtaining Deqi, apply the reducing method. Moxibustion of seven moxa cones, up to forty-nine moxa cones, is applicable. In the Tang Dynasty, Qin Minghe pricked this point to cause slight bleeding, which immediately cured the headache. Whenever moxibusting the vertex, do not exceed forty-nine moxa cones (seven sevens) because the skin on the top of the head is thin; excessive moxibustion is unsuitable.
Hou Ding (GV19): One point, also known as Jiaochong. Located one and a half cun posterior to Baihui, on the occipital bone. It is where the Qi of the Du Meridian emerges. It treats dizziness and unilateral headache. Moxibustion of five moxa cones is applicable. Acupuncture depth is three cun.
Qiangjian (GV18): One point, also known as Dayu. Located one and a half cun posterior to Hou Ding. It is where the Qi of the Du Meridian emerges. It treats vertigo accompanied by a sensation of spinning brain and unbearable severe headache. Moxibustion of seven moxa cones is applicable. Acupuncture depth is two cun.
Naohu (GV17): One point, also known as Helu. Located on the occipital bone, one and a half cun posterior to Qiangjian. It is the intersection of the Du Meridian and the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian. Acupuncture is strictly contraindicated; performing acupuncture may cause aphonia (loss of voice). It treats eye pain and inability to see far. Moxibustion of seven moxa cones is applicable, but arbitrary or excessive moxibustion must be avoided, as it may lead to aphonia.
Fengfu (GV16): One point, also known as Sheben. Located one cun above the nape hairline, within the depression inside the major tendons. The muscle rises immediately when speaking loudly and flattens when speech ceases. It is the intersection of the Du Meridian and the Yang Linking Vessel. Moxibustion is strictly contraindicated; accidental moxibustion may cause aphonia. It treats headache and dizziness. Acupuncture depth is three cun.
Yamen (GV15): One point, alternatively written as Yin. Also known as Sheheng and Sheyan. Located in the center of the vertex, five fen entering the hairline, in the depression. It is the intersection of the Du Meridian and the Yang Linking Vessel, extending to connect with the root of the tongue. Take the point with the patient's head tilted back. Moxibustion is strictly contraindicated; moxibustion may cause aphonia. It treats headache. Acupuncture depth is two cun, alternatively five fen.