In life, massage is commonly used to treat various diseases. Let's follow the editor to learn about the efficacy and function of the Hanging Skull Point, as well as the acupuncture method of treating migraine with the Hanging Skull Point.
【Causes of Migraine】
Genetic factors: Familial hemiplegic migraine is a clearly inherited autosomal dominant genetic disorder with a high degree of abnormal phenotype.
Endocrine and metabolic factors: This disease is more common in females than males, and it often occurs during puberty. It is more likely to occur during menstruation, and the frequency of attacks decreases or stops during pregnancy or after menopause. This suggests that endocrine and metabolic factors are involved in the pathogenesis of migraine.
Diet and psychological factors: Migraines can be triggered by certain foods and drugs. In addition, environmental and psychological factors such as tension, overwork, emotional excitement, excessive or insufficient sleep, menstruation, and strong light can also trigger migraines.
【Introduction of Hanging Skull Point】
1. Standard positioning: The Hanging Skull Point is located on the temporal side of the head, at the midpoint of the line connecting the vertex and the temporal arch. The Hanging Skull Point is located on the head, at the midpoint of the arc formed by the line connecting the vertex and the temporal arch (corresponding to the arc of the temporal arch). The point can be taken while sitting upright or lying on the side.
2. Acupoint selection method: Sit upright or lie on the side, and select the point between the vertex and the temporal arch, along the midpoint of the arc formed by the temporal arch.
3. Anatomy of the acupoint: In the temporal muscle; there are superficial and deep temporal veins; and the auriculotemporal nerve branch is distributed. The Hanging Skull Point includes the skin, subcutaneous tissue, auricular muscle, temporal fascia, and temporal muscle. The skin is supplied by the auriculotemporal nerve, superficial and deep temporal arteries, and the temporal muscle is innervated by the anterior branch of the mandibular nerve.
【Efficacy and Function of Hanging Skull Point】
Meaning of Hanging Skull Point: The qi of the upper part of the Gallbladder Meridian dissipates and absorbs water here.
Qi and blood characteristics: The qi and blood substances are cold and damp water qi in the upper part of the body.
Rules of operation: Most of it converts rain and cold to descend, and a small part descends to the Hanging Skull Point through the Gallbladder Meridian.
Efficacy of Hanging Skull Point: It can clear the head and eyes, regulate the meridians, reduce swelling, clear heat, and disperse wind.
【Main Diseases Treated by Hanging Skull Point】
Hanging Skull Point is mainly used to treat diseases of the head, temples, and mouth, such as migraine, pain around the eyes, dizziness, toothache, runny nose, nosebleeds, and facial pain.
In modern times, Hanging Skull Point is also used to treat vascular headaches, rhinitis, and neurasthenia.
Hanging Skull Point is mainly used to treat migraines, pain around the eyes, toothaches, facial swelling, and nosebleeds.
Mental and neurological disorders: migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, neurasthenia;
Otorhinolaryngological disorders: toothache, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis.
【Acupuncture Method of Hanging Skull Point】
Treatment method: For cold conditions, first empty the point and then tonify it, or perform acupuncture or bloodletting. For hot conditions, use acupuncture to disperse qi.
Acupuncture method: Insert the needle horizontally backward for 0.5 to 0.8 inches, causing local soreness and swelling.
Moxibustion method: Indirect moxibustion for 3 to 5 cones, or moxibustion with moxa sticks for 5 to 10 minutes.
【Treatment of Migraine with Hanging Skull Point】
The main point is the Hanging Skull Point on the affected side, and the complementary points are Fengchi, Taichong, Taiyang, Ashi, Hegu, and Zusanli. Instruct the patient to lie supine, disinfect the area, and use a 3-inch needle to insert it shallowly into the Hanging Skull Point, with a slight twisting motion to produce a strong soreness and swelling sensation locally. The other points can be needled using the usual method. Leave the needles in place for 45 minutes, once a day, for a total of 10 sessions.
