The Extra Points, Taiyang
taiyang, "Sun (Supreme Yang)"

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Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
M-HN-9	Taiyang		Sun (Supreme Yang)

	Meridian: The Extra Points		Reference Source: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]		Point Location: CAM In the depression about 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus. Deadman At the temple, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the outer canthus and the eye.
	Innervation: No innervation data at this time		Vasculature: No vasculature data at this time
	Cautions: avoid use with Moxa No cautions at this time		Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-.5 cun Prick to cause bleeding Deadman A. Puncture perpendicularly .3-.5 cun. B. Transverse insertion posteriorly towards Shuaigu (GB 8), 1 to 1.5 cun C. Oblique insertion anteriorly .3-.5 cun D. Prick to bleed

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Taiyang Extra Points Point