Stomach 8, Tou Wei
頭維, tóu wéi, "Head Corner"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Sang Dasǎng dà?大Forehead Large
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the lateral side of the head, 0.5 cun above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead, and 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head.
  • Deadman
At the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to Shenting DU-24 and 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline.
How To Find It
1. Find the meeting point of a horizontal line drawn 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, and a vertical line drawn 0.5 posterior to the hairline of the temple. 2. Locate Toulinqi GB-15 which lies directly above the pupil when the patient is look
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the auriculotemporal nerve and the temporal branch of the facial nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The frontal branches of the superficial temporal artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
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  • avoid use during Pregnancy
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No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture 0.5-1.0 inch subcutaneously
  • Deadman
Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

Special Groups:
  • Arm Yang Tendino Musculo Meridian Meeting (TMM) Point

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