Tai Yang (great yang)
Tai Yang · 太阳 · ไท่หยาง
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Location
In a depression on the side of the head, 1 cun lateral to the lateral canthus of the eye
Landmark: Depression on the side of the head, 1 cun lateral to the lateral canthus
Actions and Indications
Clears heat and wind from the head; benefits the eyes
Needling
Perpendicular, 0.5-1 cun
Cautions
Close to the globe - never angle the needle toward the orbit.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Union Valley 合谷
Relieves pain throughout the body, releases wind and heat; command point of the face and mouth.
Wind Pool 風池
Releases wind from the head, frees the neck, benefits the eyes.
Wind Screen 翳風
Releases wind from the face and opens the ear orifice.
Bi Tong (nose passing) 鼻通
Opens the nasal passages and dispels wind from the face
Jaw Chariot 頰車
Relaxes the muscles of mastication and releases wind from the face.
Welcome Fragrance 迎香
Opens the nose and releases wind from the face.