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extra point(s)
an mian
acupuncture
definition
an mian = peaceful sleep
location: midway between GB-20 and TW-17
N-HN-54
actions: pacifies the Shen; clears the Brain; assists sleep
indications: insomnia; hysteria; irritability; mania; headache; vertigo; hypertension, esp. with insomnia and restlessness; deafness; convulsions; hyperthyroidism with dream-disturbed sleep; palpitations; withdrawal symptoms due to addiction
needle technique: perpendicular insertion, 0.5 - 1.0 cun
combinations:
» with Ht-7, PC-6, St-36 and Sp-6 to treat insomnia;
» with Ht-7 and St-40 for insomnia and vertigo (Shanghai, p. 274);
» with GB-20, TW-20, LI-11 and St-40 to treat dizziness;
» with TW-17, Lv-3 and UB-62 for Meniere's Disease (Shanghai, p. 283).
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