Acupressure Point Tai Yang

Name: Tai Yang
Chinese Name: 太 陽 Sun (Supreme Yang)

Location: At the temple, in the tender depression approximately 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral extremity of the eyebrow. It’s in the large depression on the side of the head about 1 inch away from the end of the eyebrow.

Traditionally used for: • Helps headache, eye disease, deviation of the eye, deviation of the mouth and pain in the eye.
• One-sided headache, dizziness, toothache, trigeminal neuralgia.
• Disorders of the eyes, dimness of vision, redness and swelling of the eyes, pain of the eyes, deviation of the mouth and eye.

Tai Yang (M-HN-9) is one of the most important and commonly-used of the extra points. It is an important point in the martial arts tradition as a vital spot where a blow may be fatal.

To activate your body’s self-healing power, first locate of the acupressure points that you need to work on for your specific needs. Apply firm pressure is the most fundamental technique. Use thumbs, fingers, palms, the side of the hand, or knuckles to apply steady, stationary pressure to the point for 1-2 minutes.

Use firm but comfortable pressure. It should never be painful. Press gently if you bruise easily, take blood thinners, or have varicose veins or broken skin. The more developed the muscles are, the more pressure you should apply. If you feel extreme sensitivity or pain, gradually decrease the pressure until you find a balance between pain and pleasure. Do not continue to press a point that is excruciatingly painful.What is Acupressure? How to apply Acupressure

Caution: please consult with your physician before practicing Acupressure.

Acupressure is self-care, not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment. Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness or dizziness. Pregnant or trying to conceive? Skip LI4, SP6, GB21, BL60 and BL67 unless your practitioner directs it. Get medical care first for chest pain, sudden weakness, fainting, heavy bleeding, or a high fever.