Xuanli GB6: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature:
Xuan: hang Li: hair
Xuanli is at the temple and covered by the long hair.
Point: GB-6
Chinese Name: 悬厘
Name: Xuanli
English Name/Meaning: Suspended Hair
Pinyin: xuán lí
Han Geul 한글: hyeol li 현리
Romaji: ken ri
Vietnamese: Huyền ly
Location:
Within the hairline, at the junction of the lower 1/4 and upper 3/4 of the distance between Touwei (ST8) and Qubin (GB7).
Functions of xuanli:
- Subdues Liver yang in the head.
- Opens the orifice of the mind.
- Benefits the ear.
Indications:
- Temporal headache, migraine, Dizziness, blurred vision, speech difficulties, lack of willpower and motivation.
- in the inthe outer canthus, tinnitus, frequent sneezing.
Method:
Puncture Subcutaneouly 0.3-0.5 cun.
Remarks:
Scalp acupuncture MS6 : motor area is connected to this point.