The Chengguang point belongs to the Bladder meridian of Foot-Taiyang. Cheng means to receive, Guang means bright, and Yang means heat. The name Chengguang implies that the cool and damp vapor from five other points is received here and further heated and dispersed, similar to the heat received. Let's now explain the accurate location of Chengguang in detail.
Accurate Location of Chengguang
Precise location: On the head, 2.5 cun directly above the middle of the anterior hairline, and 1.5 cun to the side.
Easy location: 3 horizontal fingers directly above the middle of the anterior hairline, and 2 horizontal fingers to the side.
Anatomical Analysis of Chengguang Point
Located in the aponeurosis, there is the anastomotic network of the frontal artery, vein, superficial temporal artery, vein, and occipital artery, vein; at the junction of the lateral branch of the frontal nerve and the great occipital nerve.
The Functions and Effects of Chengguang Point
Functions: Dispels wind and clears heat, brightens the head and improves vision, awakens the brain and calms the spirit.
Effects: As a point of the Bladder meridian, Chengguang is located on the head. Its meridian energy reaches the top of the head, enters the collaterals of the brain, and connects downward to the nose and eyes. Therefore, this point has the effects of dispelling wind and clearing heat, brightening the head and improving vision, awakening the brain and calming the spirit. It can be used for headaches, dizziness, vomiting, restlessness, blurred vision, nasal congestion with excessive nasal discharge caused by wind-heat invasion, interference of clear emptying, phlegm stagnation, failure of clear yang ascending, and turbid yin descending. Additionally, this point also has the effect of awakening the brain and can be used for epilepsy.
Application of Chengguang Point Combination
The Chengguang point can clear the head and brighten the eyes, open the nasal passages, and treat eye disorders when combined with Guangming, Xingjian, Shuganmingmu; treat nasal congestion with excessive nasal discharge when combined with Hegu, Waiguan to dispel wind and open the orifices; treat vomiting and restlessness when combined with Gongsun, Neiguan to widen the chest and harmonize the stomach; treat headaches and dizziness when combined with Taichong, Kunlun, Qianyang to suppress wind and extinguish wind.
Health Massage Method for Chengguang Point
Massage the Chengguang point with the fingertip of the index finger for 1-3 minutes each time. Massage regularly every day to relax the body and mind, relieve fatigue, and alleviate discomfort such as irritability.
