Table 1 Location of the acupoints
Acupoint (standard abbreviation/Chinese nomenclature) | Location |
|---|---|
GB20/Fengchi (Affected side) | In the anterior region of the neck, inferior to the occipital bone, in the depression between the origins of sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius muscles |
LI4/Hegu (Bilateral Extremity) | on the highest point of the fleshy joining between the index and thumb fingers when they are stretched outwards |
LR3/Taichong (Bilateral Extremity) | In the depression anterior to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones |
GB12/Wangu (Affected side) | In the posterior and inferior depression of the mastoid process behind the ear |
ST7/Xiaguan (Affected side) | On the face, anterior to the ear, in the depression between the zygomatic arch and the condyloid process of the mandible |
SI18/Quanliao (Affected side) | In the lower margin depression of zygomatic bone |
LI20/Yingxiang (Affected side) | Next to the ala of the nose |
BL2/Cuanzhu (Affected side) | On the medial end of the eyebrow |
SJ23/Sizukong (Affected side) | In the depression of the tail of the eyebrow |
ST4/Dicang (Affected side) | Outside the corner of the mouth, just below the pupil |