An Shen (calm spirit)
An Shen · 安神 · อันเสิน
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Location
In the depression below the ear base, between the ear base and the cranial border of the wing of the atlas (below and behind TH-17).
Landmark: Depression below the ear base.
Actions and Indications
Calms the spirit and settles panic.
Needling
Oblique 0.3-0.8 cm.
Cautions
Do not needle deeply toward the skull base.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Hundred Convergences 百會
Raises yang, calms the spirit, opens the mind.
Spirit Gate 神門
Calms the spirit and tonifies the heart — the principal point for behaviour work.
Supreme Surge 太衝
Regulates liver qi, relieves stress, stops seizures; with LI-4 forms the Four Gates.
Wind Pool 風池
Releases wind from the head, frees the neck, benefits the eyes.
Middle of Person 人中
Restores consciousness immediately and stimulates respiration — the principal resuscitation point.
Inner Pass 內關
Regulates qi in the chest, stops nausea and vomiting, calms the spirit.