Acupoints for Headache Splitting Pain

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Points indicated for pain:headache:splitting

These points list this symptom among their indications. That is an index lookup, not a protocol – no study selected them together, and no cause has been differentiated. Reference only.

ST08Head Corner

ST08 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 頭維 (tóu wéi)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the head, 05 thumb widths above the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead & 4.5 thumb widths lateral to the midline of the head.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: fever, dyspnoea, dizziness, vomiting, wind

BL64Capital Bone

BL64 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 京骨 (jīng gǔ)

🎯 Location: Below tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: fever, palpitations, depression, pain:back, pain

PC07Great Mound

PC07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 大陵 (dà líng)

🎯 Location: In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: pain:chest, fever, anxiety, palpitations, jaundice

GV04Life Gate

GV04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 命門 (mìng mén)

🎯 Location: Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: fever, anxiety, deficiency:kidney, dizziness, tinnitus

Using Acupoints for Headache Splitting Pain

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent pain:headache:splitting
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.