The Extra Points, Yuyao
yuyao, "Fish Waist"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
M-HN-6   
Meridian
Meridian:
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Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
At the midpoint of the eyebrow
  • Deadman
In the centre of the eyebrow, in the depression directly above the pupil when the eyes are looking straight forward.
How To Find It
Traditionally located lateral to the supraorbital notch from which the supraorbital nerve emerges.
Innervation
Innervation:
No innervation data at this time
Vasculature
Vasculature:
No vasculature data at this time
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun
  • Deadman
Transverse insertion medially or laterally .5-1 cun