Yintang (Yìntáng, “Hall of Impression”) is an extra (non-channel) acupuncture point. Yintang is situated at the glabella, precisely at the midpoint between the medial ends of the eyebrows. It calms the spirit and pacifies wind.
Yintang is situated at the glabella, precisely at the midpoint between the medial ends of the eyebrows.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun, or prick to bleed. No major safety concerns.
Calms the spirit and pacifies wind.
Headache, vertigo, insomnia, anxiety, rhinitis, frontal headache.
Yintang is a renowned extra point for calming the spirit and pacifying wind, making it indispensable for anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness. It is also highly effective for frontal headaches, dizziness, and nasal congestion due to its proximity to the nasal passages and its ability to clear the head. Its central location on the forehead makes it a powerful point for mental and emotional balance. It is often paired with GV20 for severe headaches or mental agitation.
Yintang is situated at the glabella, precisely at the midpoint between the medial ends of the eyebrows.
Yintang calms the spirit and pacifies wind. Common clinical indications include headache, vertigo, insomnia, anxiety, rhinitis, frontal headache.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun, or prick to bleed. No major safety concerns. Caution: ⚠ Direct/scarring moxa traditionally avoided here (face / sensory organ — scar & burn risk).