Micro-acupuncture system in the hairline region of the scalp.
- Author:
Zhi-Bin LIU
1
;
Wen-Min NIU
Author Information
1. Department of Acupuncture and Massage, Shaanxi College of TCM, Xianyang 712046, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Points;
Acupuncture Therapy;
Humans;
Scalp;
anatomy & histology
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2010;30(6):522-524
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Studying on the acupoints in the hairline region of the scalp, it is discovered that a group of acupoints are orderly arranged in the hairline region of the scalp. Furthermore, the arrangement is highly consistent with the meridian route of zang-fu organs. Manipulating needles at acupoints in the hairline regions of the scalp may treat certain diseases, including insomnia, migraine, and Alzheimer disease. The characteristics of the acupuncture treatment at acupoints in the hairline of scalp resemble the characteristics of ear acupuncture and eye acupuncture. Thus forms a special micro-acupuncture system in the hairline regions of the scalp. This paper states the theoretical basis, the arrangement of acupoints, clinical application and operating norms.
