Sizhukong TE23 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication
Nomenclature:
Sizhu: slender bamboo Kong: space
Sizhukong is at the lateral end of the eyebrow, which looks like a slender bamboo. The locus of the point is a shallow depression.
Location:
In the depression of the lateral end of the eyebrow
Functions:
- Expels wind and heat (twitching of eyelids, pain and redness of eye, blurred vision).
- Clears channel and invigorates collateral (shaoyang headache, paralysis around eyes).
Indication:
- Sizhukong is beneficial for redness, swelling and pain of the eyes, twitching of the eyelids.
- Also good for Migraine ,psychosis and epilepsy.
Method:
Puncture transversely 0.3-0.5 cun.
Precaution:
According to several classical texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion.