Qianding (GV-21/前頂) : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Method, Precaution
Nomenclature:
Qian: Front Ding: Vertex
Qianding is in front of the vertex
English name/meaning : Front Vertex
Chinese name: 前頂
Chinese pinyin : qián dǐng
Korean name: jeon jeong 전정
Japanese name: zen chō?
Vietnamese name: Tiền đính
Location of Qianding:
This point is located in the midline, 3.5 cun above the anterior hairline. OR 1.5cun anterior to DU20/Baihui.
Method:
Insert transversely 0.5 cun t0 1 cun. Moxibstion can be done.
Indication:
- This point calms “SHEN” so is used for various mental ilness line anxiety, depression, epilepsy, infantile convulsion.
- Used in various eyes and nose problems.
- Local disorders like headache, migraine, heaviness of head, poor concentration, poor memory, stiff neck, cloudy mind
Remarks
Be careful while needling in children.
Precautions:
This point should not be needled in infants whose fontanelle has not yet closed.