Meichong BL3: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature:
Mei: eyebrow Chong: upward
Meichong is at the anterior hairline, directly above the eyebrow.
Point: BL3
Chinese Name: 眉冲
Name: Meichong
English Name/Meaning: Eyebrows’ Pouring
Pinyin: méi chōng
Han Geul 한글: mi chung 미충 b
Romaji: i shō
Vietnamese:Mi xung
Location:
Directly above Zanzhu, 0.5 within the anterior hairline, between Shenting (GV24) and Quchai (BL4).
Functions of Meichong:
- Brightens the eyes.
- Benefits the nose.
Indications:
- Headache, epilepsy, giddiness, epilepsy, nasal obstruction.
- Eyes disorders: blurred vision, pain in eyes, dry eyes, itching sensation in eyes.
- Upper jiao problems: disorders of heart and lungs.
Method:
Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Remarks:
During needling, point backwards from the front of head. Except in nosebleed.