Acupoint · ST8
Head Corner ST8
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Location
On the side of the head, 0.5 cun above the corner of the forehead hairline, 4.5 cun lateral to the head midline.
Point-taking cue
Head Corner: the frontier post at the corner of the hairline.
Meridian
Stomach Meridian · Head · Earth
Point categories
Intersecting point
Indications
Headache, dizziness, tearing on exposure to wind
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness
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