Acupuncture Points on the The Extra Points
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Pain in the supraorbital region, twitching of the eyelids, ptosis, cloudiness of the cornea, redness, swelling & pain of the eyes
Where is Yu Yao located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 566): In the center of the eyebrow, in the depression directly above the pupil.
Transverse insertion medially or laterally, 0.5 to 1 cun.
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