Stomach 1, Cheng Qi
承泣, chéng qì, "Tear Container"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Mian Liaomiàn liáo面?Face Bone-Hole
Mian Liaomiàn liáo面髎Face Bone-Hole
Xi Xuexī xuè?穴Mouse Hole
Xi Xuexī xuè谿穴Ravine Hole
Yang Qiyàng qì养泣Brimming Tears
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
When the eyes looking straight forward, the point is directly below the pupil, between the eyeball and the infraorbital ridge.
  • Deadman
With the eyes looking directly forwards, this point is located directly below the pupil between the eyeball and the infraorbial ridge.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the infraorbital nerve, the inferior branch of the oculomotor nerve and the muscular branch of the facial nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the infraorbital and opthalmic arteries and veins.
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
    •
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Push the eyeball upward with the left thumb and puncture perpendicularly and slowly 0.5-1.0 inch along the infraorbital ridge.
  • Deadman
Ask the patient to close their eyes and look upwards. Use a finger to push the eyball upwards and insert the needle, first slightly inferiorly, then perpendicularly, between the eyeball and the inferior wall of the orbit, 0.5 to 1 cun.

Special Groups:
  • Entry Point - Stomach

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