Gall Bladder 1, Tong Zi Ziao
瞳子髎, tóng zǐ liáo, "Pupil Bone-Hole"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Hou Quhòu qū後曲Hind Curve
Tai Yangtài yáng太陽Greater Yang
Meridian
Meridian:
Gall Bladder  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus, in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit.
  • Deadman
In the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin, approximately 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus.
Innervation
Innervation:
The zygomaticofacial and zygomaticotemporal nerve, the temporal branch of the facial nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The zygomaticoorbital artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

Special Groups:
  • Entry Point - Gall Bladder

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