UB 1-5 Flashcards
UB 1 Name
Bright Eyes
UB 1 Location
In the depression slightly above the inner canthus
UB 1 Needling
Perp 0.3-0.7, pushing eyeball gently to lateral side. Needle along orbital wall
UB 1 Actions
Benefits the eyes
Expels wind, clears heat
UB 1 Indications and cautions
Pterygium
Caution:
No manipulation
No moxa
Hematoma
UB 2 Name
Gathering Bamboo
UB 2 Location
On the medial extremity of the eyebrow, or on the supraorbital notch
UB 2 Needling
Subc 0.3-0.5, or prick to bleed
UB 2 Actions
Eliminates wind and clears heat
Benefits the eyes
Clears the head and alleviates pain
UB 2 Indications
External eye conditions
Hay fever
Allergies
Headache (hangover)
Hemorrhoids
UB 3 Name
Eyebrow’s Pouring
UB 3 Location
Directly above UB2, 0.5 cun within anterior hairline between Du 24 and UB 4
UB 3 Needling
Subc 0.3-0.5
UB 3 Actions
Expels wind, clears head and alleviates pain
Benefits eyes and nose
UB 4 Name
Crooked Curve