CM SD Index - Differential Diagnosis | Master Tung's Acupuncture

Acute headache

TCM Diagnosis

Qi and blood stagnation

Herbal Formula

Corydalin (AC)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Left side: Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zusanli (ST 36), Weizhong (BL 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
Right side: Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Fuliu (KI 7), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Sanyinjiao (SP 6)
Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

Needle the opposite side of the pain. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Eye Level Headache
- On the BL channel : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Chize (LU 5), Yuji (LU 10) ; same side of the pain needle Weizhong (BL 40), Shugu (BL 65)
- On the GB channel : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Shaohai (HT 3), Shaofu (HT 8) ; same side of the pain, 3 needles from Fengshi (GB 31) to Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41)
- On the ST channel : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Quze (PC 3), Laogong (PC 8) same side of the pain needle Dubi (ST 35), Zusanli (ST 36), Neiting (ST 44)
- On the TH channel or behind the eyes : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Yinlingquan (SP 9), Taibai (SP 3) same side of the pain needle Quchi (LI 11), Zhongzhu (TH 3)
Vertex or Occipital Headache
- On the BL channel : Opposite side of the pain, two needles from Taiyuan (LU 9) to Yuji (LU 10) ; same side of the pain 2 needles from Kunlun (BL 60) to Pushen (BL 61)
- On the GB channel : Shenmen (HT 7) to pisiform, same side of the pain 2 needles on Qiuxu (GB 40)
Nausea and vomiting: add Neiguan (PC 6)

DNA — Bob Doane

General Headache: Bilateral - needle ah shi points on all the yin channels of the palms. If there are no ah shi points, place two needles on each of the yin channels on the palms.
Cluster or Entire Head Headache:
- Left side: Yangxi (LI 5), Waiguan (TH 5), Zhizheng (SI 7), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Xiguan (LR 7), Zhubin (KI 9)
- Right side: Neiguan (PC 6), Tongli (HT 5), Lieque (LU 7), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zusanli (ST 36), Weizhong (BL 40)
- Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.
- Cluster headaches need to be treated everyday for 5 days in the beginning because the pain usually returns quickly.
Vertex Headaches (LR Channel): Bilateral - Dadun (LR 1), Xingjian (LR 2),Taichong (LR 3), Diwuhui (GB 42), Xiaxi (GB 43), Zuqiaoyin (GB 44), Linggu (T 22.05), all jing (well) points on the hands and feet.
Temporal, Parietal, Migraine Headache (GB Channel): Bilateral - Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yangchi (TH 4), Fengshi (GB 31), Diwuhui (GB 42), Xiaxi (GB 43), Zuqiaoyin (GB 44), 3 needles evenly spaced from Yanglingquan (GB 34) to Tiaokou (ST 38) area, all Jing (well) points on the hands and feet. Migraine headaches need to be treated everyday for 5 days in the beginning because the pain usually returns quickly.
Occipital Headache (BL or KI Channel): Bilateral - Yongquan (KI 1), Yingu (KI 10), Chize (LU 5), Qiangu (SI 2), Xiaohai (SI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Ququan (LR 8). Usually when the pain is an acute onset, BL channel is involved. If the headache is chronic or long-term, KI channel is involved.
Forehead Headache (GB Channel): Bilateral - Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yangchi (TH 4), Yanglingquan (GB 34), 3 needles evenly spaced from Yanglingquan (GB 34) to Tiaokou (ST 38) area
Headache Between the Eyes (BL Channel): Bilateral - Yuji (LU 10), Shaoshang (LU 11), Qiangu (SI 2), Houxi (SI 3), Jinmen (BL 63), Jinggu (BL 64), Shugu (BL 65), Zutonggu (BL 66)
Sinus Headache (LI Channel): Bilateral - Dubi (ST 35), Zusanli (ST 36) and 4 needles from Zusanli (ST 36) to Tiaokou (ST 38), Chongyang (ST 42), Xiangu (ST 43), Neiting (ST 44), Lougu (SP 7), Diji (SP 8), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Erjian (LI 2), Sanjian (LI 3), Hegu (LI 4), Shanglian (LI 9), Shousanli (LI 10), Quchi (LI 11)
Pain Behind the Eyes (LR Channel): Bilateral - Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Zulinqi (GB 41), Diwuhui (GB 42), Xingjian (LR 2), Taichong (LR 3), knuckle point on the HT channel. Needle into the joints.

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Dingtou, Piantou, Houtou, Qiantou, Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23)
Secondary points: Zhisanzhong (T 11.14), Wuhu (T 11.27), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Huozhu (T 66.04), Menjin (T 66.05), Muliu (T 66.06), Mudou (T 66.07), Liuwan (T 66.08), Shuiqu (T 66.09), Huolian (T 66.10), Huoju (T 66.11), Huosan (T 66.12), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Shangli (T 1010.09), Sifuer (T 1010.10), Sifuyi (T 1010.11)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Linggu (T 22.05), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23)
Frontal or Kidney pattern headache: add Tianhuang (T 77.17)
Temporal headache on Gallbladder channel: add Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shuiqu (T 66.09)
Bleed Ear Apex, Chongxiao (T DT.17), Frontal Head Zone for frontal headaches, Lateral Head Zone for temporal headaches, Occipital Zone for occipital headaches

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Occipital: Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02)
Temporal: Taiyang, Shenmai (BL 62), Jinmen (BL 63)
Frontal: Sihuazhong (T 77.09)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Headache
- Frontal: Cesanli (T 77.22), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18)
- Temporal: Cesanli (T 77.22), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
- Occipital: Cesanli (T 77.22), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02)
- Vertex: Needle bilaterally Cesanli (T 77.22), Huozhu (T 66.04).
- Migraine: Cesanli (T 77.22), Menjin (T 66.05)
- Behind the eyes: Cesanli (T 77.22), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18)

Tung Acup — Classic

Needle contralateral to the pain. If the pain is in the center, needle bilaterally or the side with the more ah shi points. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Headache (general): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Huolian (T 66.10), Huoju (T 66.11), Huosan (T 66.12), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Shangliu (T 55.06), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Tongguan (T 88.01), Tongtian (T 88.03), Tongshan (T 88.02). Bleed dark veins on the dorsal aspect of the feet. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (occipital): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fanhoujue (T 22.12)*, Zhengjin (T 77.01), Wanshunyi (T 22.08), Wanshuner (T 22.09), Tongbei (T 88.11), Huofu (T 88.41)*, Huochang (T 88.43)*, Huoliang (T 88.42)*, Dihuang (T 77.19), Boqiu (T 77.04), Zhengshi (T 77.03), Zhengzong (T 77.02). Bleed the sacral region or Weizhong (BL 40) or dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (frontal): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Biyi (T 1010.22), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhongbai (T 22.06), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Huoju (T 66.11), Wuhu (T 11.27), Zhenjing (T 1010.08), Sifuyi (T 1010.11), Sifuer (T 1010.10), Tongtian (T 88.03). Bleed Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Fuchang (T 77.12), ST channel on the lower limb and dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (temporal): Linggu (T 22.05), Shangbai (T 22.03), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Xiajiuli (T 88.27), Jianzhong (T 44.06), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Liuwan (T 66.08), Menjin (T 66.05), Huoying (T 66.03), Qihu (T 77.26), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Taiyang, Waiguan (TH 5) penetrating through Neiguan (PC 6). Bleed any dark veins or tender points nearby the lateral malleolus. Bleed at a 45 degree angle the dark veins nearby the other temporal area. Patient needs to lean downwards, hold his/her breath and exhale to help push blood out. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (vertex): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Huolian (T 66.10), Huoju (T 66.11), Huosan (T 66.12), Zhengzong (T 77.02)
Headache (migraine): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Cesanli (T 77.22), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Liuwan (T 66.08), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
Headache (supraorbital, sinus, behind the eyes, cluster): Erjiaoming (T 11.12), Shangbai (T 22.03), Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Huaguyi (T 55.02), Shangli (T 1010.09), Tianhuangfu [Shenguan] (T 77.18), Tongguan (T 88.01), Tongtian (T 88.03), Tongshan (T 88.02)
Headache (hypertension): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sansheng (T 55.07)*, Weizhong (BL 40), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Tongtian (T 88.03), Fuding (T 44.04), Houzhi (T 44.05), Jianfeng (T 44.31)*, Tongshan (T 88.02), Tongguan (T 88.01), Zhitong (T 44.13). Bleed Huoshan (T 33.06), Huoling (T 33.05) or dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (common cold): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Dizong (T 44.09)
Headache (menstruation or pms):
- Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Dizong (T 44.09)
- Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Fuke (T 11.24), Renhuang (T 77.21). Bleed Huobao (T 55.01) or dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Headache (injury, concussion): Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02) with strong stimulation, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhengshi (T 77.03). Bleed dark veins nearby the medial malleolus or Shuijing (T 66.13). Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (Kidney deficiency): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04)
Headache (long history, neurasthenia, nervous or stress related): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Tongshan (T 88.02), Tongtian (T 88.03), Tongguan (T 88.01)
Headache (common cold):
- Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Dizong (T 44.09), Ersan (T 99.08)
- Linggu (T 22.05), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Weizhong (BL 40), Zhenghui (T 1010.01). Bleed dark veins nearby all the points listed above. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Mandible Pain: Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23)
Maxillary Pain: Yuhuo (T 1010.21)

TCM Acup

Headache (general):
- Hegu (LI 4). Needle 1 to 1.5 cun deep. Massage the affected area on the head.
- Renzhong (GV 26), Lieque (LU 7), Taichong (LR 3), Xingjian (LR 2), Geshu (BL 17), Baihui (GV 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Yintang (Ex-HN3)
- Source 15: Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (Ex-HN1)
- Source 19: Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Fengchi (GB 20), Touwei (ST 8), Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24), Yongquan (KI 1)
- Source 21: Zanzhu (BL 2), Shaohai (HT 3), Shangxing (GV 23), Fengchi (GB 20), Naokong (GB 19), Tianzhu (BL 10), Houding (GV 19), Hegu (LI 4), Chengjiang (CV 24), Fengfu (GV 16), Baihui (GV 20), Sizhukong (TH 23), Xiaohai (SI 8), Yangxi (LI 5), Daling (PC 7), Houxi (SI 3), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 23: Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Touwei (ST 8), Fengchi (GB 20), Yongquan (KI 1), Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24)
- Source 27:
  - Touwei (ST 8), Daling (PC 7), Qiangjian (GV 18), Tianzhu (BL 10), Taodao (GV 13), Dashu (BL 11), Kongzui (LU 6), Houxi (SI 3), Naohu (GV 17), Tongtian (T 88.03), Naokong (GB 19), Hegu (LI 4), Tianchi (PC 1), Sizhukong (TH 23), Yuji (LU 10), Sibai (ST 2), Tianchong (GB 9), Sanjiaoshu (BL 22), Fengchi (GB 20), Shenting (GV 24), Renzhong (GV 26), Yemen (TH 2), Tongli (HT 5), Zhongzhu (TH 3)
  - Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Sizhukong (TH 23), Xiaohai (SI 8), Yangxi (LI 5), Hegu (LI 4), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Naokong (GB 19), Tianzhu (BL 10), Shaohai (HT 3)
  - Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Naohui (TH 13), Shenting (GV 24), Houding (GV 19), Shuaigu (GB 8), Fengchi (GB 20), Tianzhu (BL 10), Fengmen (BL 12), Tongli (HT 5), Lieque (LU 7), Yangxi (LI 5), Fenglong (ST 40), Jiexi (ST 41), Hegu (LI 4), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 29 :
  - Muchuang (GB 16), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Wangu (GB 12), Mingmen (GV 4), Fenglong (ST 40), Taibai (SP 3), Waiqiu (GB 36), Jingmen (GB 25), Zulinqi (GB 41), Xiaohai (SI 8), Chengjin (BL 56), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
  - Taodao (GV 13), Tianzhu (BL 10), Kongzui (LU 6), Houxi (SI 3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Chengguang (BL 6), Shenshu (BL 23), Sizhukong (TH 23), Touwei (ST 8), Daling (PC 7), Shenting (GV 24), Renzhong (GV 26)
- Wind-heat : Hegu (LI 4), Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Touqiaoyin (GB 11) , Qiangjian (GV 18), Shugu (BL 65), Naokong (GB 19), Naohu (GV 17)
- Wind-cold : Yangchi (TH 4), Qiuxu (GB 40), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20)
- Heat : Naokong (GB 19), Shendao (GV 11), Mingmen (GV 4), Xuanlu (GB 5), Zusanli (ST 36), Shugu (BL 65), Shenting (GV 24), Touwei (ST 8), Naohu (GV 17), Renzhong (GV 26), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Wangu (GB 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Taibai (SP 3), Waiqiu (GB 36), Zutonggu (BL 66) , Jinggu (BL 64), Zulinqi (GB 41), Xiaohai (SI 8), Chengjin (BL 56), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Hegu (LI 4)
- Damp/Phlegm : Baihui (GV 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Fenglong (ST 40), Lieque (LU 7), Zhongwan (CV 12), Neiguan (PC 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Hegu (LI 4), Pishu (BL 20), Neiting (ST 44), Zusanli (ST 36), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Deficiency : Shenshu (BL 23), Waiguan (TH 5), Baihui (GV 20), Taixi (KI 3), Lieque (LU 7), Dazhui (GV 14), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Tianzhu (BL 10), Pishu (BL 20), Ganshu (BL 18)
- Heat : Jiexi (ST 41), Chengguang (BL 6), Mingmen (GV 4), Zhongchong (PC 9). Bleed Zhongchong (PC 9)
Headache (frontal):
- Source 15: Zusanli (ST 36), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Yangbai (GB 14)
- Source 18: Yintang (Ex-HN3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44)
- Source 27: Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Shenting (GV 24), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Hegu (LI 4), Fenglong (ST 40), Kunlun (BL 60), Xiaxi (GB 43)
- Bleeding: Bleed the Frontal head area below the knees.
Headache (glaucoma): Bilateral - Xingjian (LR 2)
Headache (occipital):
- Source 12: Headache (occipital with vomiting, dizziness, vision disturbance): Kunlun (BL 60), Shenmai (BL 62), Houxi (SI 3); bilateral -Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5) (Ex-HN5)
- Source 15 : Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Qiangjian (GV 18), Fenglong (ST 40)
- Source 18 : Tianzhu (BL 10), Houxi (SI 3), Shenmai (BL 62)
Headache (temporal):
- Needle the affected side - Zulinqi (GB 41), Waiguan (TH 5), Baihui (GV 20), Sizhukong (TH 23) towards Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Touwei (ST 8)
- Source 18: Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Xuanlu (GB 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44)
- Source 19: Yongquan (KI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Fengchi (GB 20), Touwei (ST 8), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 21 : Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Sizhukong (TH 23), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Jiexi (ST 41)
- Source 31 : Zanzhu (BL 2), Yangbai (GB 14), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Hegu (LI 4), Touwei (ST 8), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 27 :
  - Sizhukong (TH 23), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongwan (CV 12), Jiexi (ST 41), Zusanli (ST 36), Xuanli (GB 6), Taiyuan (LU 9), Fengmen (BL 12), Tongli (HT 5), Lieque (LU 7), Zanzhu (BL 2), Ganshu (BL 18), Houxi (SI 3), Yangbai (GB 14), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Touwei (ST 8).
  - Touwei (ST 8), Sizhukong (TH 23), Zanzhu (BL 2), Fengchi (GB 20), Qianding (GV 21), Shangxing (GV 23), Xiaxi (GB 43), Yemen (TH 2), Tongziliao (GB 1), Zhongzhu (TH 3).
- Source 29: Xuanli (GB 6), Jiuwei (CV 15), Zanzhu (BL 2), Sizhukong (TH 23), Yuyao (Ex-HN4) , Taiyuan (LU 9), Lieque (LU 7).
Headache (vertex):
- Source 21 : Baihui (GV 20), Hegu (LI 4), Shangxing (GV 23), Shenting (GV 24), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 27 : Tianzhu (BL 10), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Fenglong (ST 40), Kongzui (LU 6), Tianchong (GB 9), Fengchi (GB 20), Muchuang (GB 16), Yangxi (LI 5), Guanyuan (CV 4), Shenshu (BL 23), Taiyuan (LU 9), Taixi (KI 3), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Danshu (BL 19)
- Source 29 : Waiguan (TH 5), Shangxing (GV 23), Baihui (GV 20), Naokong (GB 19), Yongquan (KI 1), Hegu (LI 4)
- Bleeding: Bleed the Frontal head area and the Occipital area below the knees.
Headache (vascular):
- Source12 : Needle the affected side, Zulinqi (GB 41), Waiguan (TH 5), Sizhukong (TH 23) to Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Touwei (ST 8), Baihui (GV 20)
- Source 13 : Sizhukong (TH 23), Shuaigu (GB 8), Lieque (LU 7), Sishencong (Ex-HN1), Shenmen (HT 7), Xinshu (BL 15), Neiguan (PC 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Houxi (SI 3), Baihui (GV 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Geshu (BL 17), Taichong (LR 3), Yangfu (GB 38). Bleed Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Taichong (LR 3), Yintang (Ex-HN3)
- Source 18 : Baihui (GV 20), Taichong (LR 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Yongquan (KI 1)
Headache (supraorbital, sinus, behind the eyes, cluster): Baihui (GV 20); bilateral Taichong (LR 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Zulinqi (GB 41), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Fengchi (GB 20), Shenmai (BL 62), Houxi (SI 3), Zanzhu (BL 2) to Yuyao (Ex-HN4) , Yangbai (GB 14)
Headache (hangover): Baihui (GV 20), Houding (GV 19), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Fengchi (GB 20), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Shanzhong (CV 17)
Headache (migraine):
- Source 15: Tongziliao (GB 1), Xuanlu (GB 5), Xuanli (GB 6), Qiuxu (GB 40), Zhongdu (LR 6)
- Source 18: Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Xuanlu (GB 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44), Touwei (ST 8)
Headache (supraorbital, in between eyebrows):
- Source 21: Zanzhu (BL 2), Hegu (LI 4), Shenting (GV 24), Touwei (ST 8), Jiexi (ST 41)
- Source 27: Yangbai (GB 14), Zulinqi (GB 41), Zanzhu (BL 2), Hegu (LI 4), Shenting (GV 24), Touwei (ST 8), Jiexi (ST 41)
Headache (common cold):
- Source 27 :
  - Shenting (GV 24), Fengmen (BL 12), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Meichong (BL 3), Jiexi (ST 41), Chengguang (BL 6), Danshu (BL 19), Dashu (BL 11), Yamen (GV 15), Yuji (LU 10), Chengling (GB 18), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Touwei (ST 8), Baihui (GV 20).
  - Zanzhu (BL 2), Baihui (GV 20), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Yingxiang (LI 20), Ganshu (BL 18), Xingjian (LR 2), Touwei (ST 8), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Weizhong (BL 40), Zulinqi (GB 41), Yemen (TH 2), Guanchong (TH 1)
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Fengmen (BL 12), Shangxing (GV 23), Touwei (ST 8), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Yingxiang (LI 20), Fengchi (GB 20), Xuanlu (GB 5), Weizhong (BL 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Lieque (LU 7)
- Source 29 : Lieque (LU 7), Tongli (HT 5), Quchi (LI 11), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Hegu (LI 4), Jingqu (LU 8), Weizhong (BL 40)
Headache (injury, concussion):
- Source 18 : Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Neiguan (PC 6), Shenmen (HT 7), Sanyinjiao (SP 6)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Taiyang, Adrenal Gland, Hypothalamus, Temporal Lobe
Use metal ear balls. Switch ears every three days. Five sessions equals one treatment course.

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Frontal headache: Sympathetic, Forehead, Nervous Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.
- For sinus headaches, add Internal Nose.
Temporal headache: Temple, Sympathetic, External Sympathetic, Nervous Subcortex, Coronary Vascular Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.
Occipital headache: Occiput, Lesser Occipital Nerve, Nervous Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.
Vertex headache: Vertex, External Sympathetic, Nervous Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.

Chronic headache with possible previous head injuries manifesting in dark complexion, purplish tongue, and distended sublingual veins

TCM Diagnosis

Blood stagnation

Herbal Formula

Corydalin (AC)

Circulation (SJ)

Corydalin (AC)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Left side: Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zusanli (ST 36), Weizhong (BL 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
Right side: Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Fuliu (KI 7), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Sanyinjiao (SP 6)
Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

Needle the opposite side of the pain. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Eye Level Headache
- On the BL channel : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Chize (LU 5), Yuji (LU 10) ; same side of the pain needle Weizhong (BL 40), Shugu (BL 65)
- On the GB channel : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Shaohai (HT 3), Shaofu (HT 8) ; same side of the pain, 3 needles from Fengshi (GB 31) to Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41)
- On the ST channel : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Quze (PC 3), Laogong (PC 8) same side of the pain needle Dubi (ST 35), Zusanli (ST 36), Neiting (ST 44)
- On the TH channel or behind the eyes : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Yinlingquan (SP 9), Taibai (SP 3) same side of the pain needle Quchi (LI 11), Zhongzhu (TH 3)
Vertex or Occipital Headache
- On the BL channel : Opposite side of the pain, two needles from Taiyuan (LU 9) to Yuji (LU 10) ; same side of the pain 2 needles from Kunlun (BL 60) to Pushen (BL 61)
- On the GB channel : Shenmen (HT 7) to pisiform, same side of the pain 2 needles on Qiuxu (GB 40)
Nausea and vomiting: add Neiguan (PC 6)

DNA — Bob Doane

General Headache: Bilateral - needle ah shi points on all the yin channels of the palms. If there are no ah shi points, place two needles on each of the yin channels on the palms.
Cluster or Entire Head Headache:
- Left side: Yangxi (LI 5), Waiguan (TH 5), Zhizheng (SI 7), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Xiguan (LR 7), Zhubin (KI 9)
- Right side: Neiguan (PC 6), Tongli (HT 5), Lieque (LU 7), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zusanli (ST 36), Weizhong (BL 40)
- Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.
- Cluster headaches need to be treated everyday for 5 days in the beginning because the pain usually returns quickly.
Vertex Headaches (LR Channel): Bilateral - Dadun (LR 1), Xingjian (LR 2),Taichong (LR 3), Diwuhui (GB 42), Xiaxi (GB 43), Zuqiaoyin (GB 44), Linggu (T 22.05), all jing (well) points on the hands and feet.
Temporal, Parietal, Migraine Headache (GB Channel): Bilateral - Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yangchi (TH 4), Fengshi (GB 31), Diwuhui (GB 42), Xiaxi (GB 43), Zuqiaoyin (GB 44), 3 needles evenly spaced from Yanglingquan (GB 34) to Tiaokou (ST 38) area, all Jing (well) points on the hands and feet. Migraine headaches need to be treated everyday for 5 days in the beginning because the pain usually returns quickly.
Occipital Headache (BL or KI Channel): Bilateral - Yongquan (KI 1), Yingu (KI 10), Chize (LU 5), Qiangu (SI 2), Xiaohai (SI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Ququan (LR 8). Usually when the pain is an acute onset, BL channel is involved. If the headache is chronic or long-term, KI channel is involved.
Forehead Headache (GB Channel): Bilateral - Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yangchi (TH 4), Yanglingquan (GB 34), 3 needles evenly spaced from Yanglingquan (GB 34) to Tiaokou (ST 38) area
Headache Between the Eyes (BL Channel): Bilateral - Yuji (LU 10), Shaoshang (LU 11), Qiangu (SI 2), Houxi (SI 3), Jinmen (BL 63), Jinggu (BL 64), Shugu (BL 65), Zutonggu (BL 66)
Sinus Headache (LI Channel): Bilateral - Dubi (ST 35), Zusanli (ST 36) and 4 needles from Zusanli (ST 36) to Tiaokou (ST 38), Chongyang (ST 42), Xiangu (ST 43), Neiting (ST 44), Lougu (SP 7), Diji (SP 8), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Erjian (LI 2), Sanjian (LI 3), Hegu (LI 4), Shanglian (LI 9), Shousanli (LI 10), Quchi (LI 11)
Pain Behind the Eyes (LR Channel): Bilateral - Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Zulinqi (GB 41), Diwuhui (GB 42), Xingjian (LR 2), Taichong (LR 3), knuckle point on the HT channel. Needle into the joints.

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Dingtou, Piantou, Houtou, Qiantou, Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23)
Secondary points: Zhisanzhong (T 11.14), Wuhu (T 11.27), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Huozhu (T 66.04), Menjin (T 66.05), Muliu (T 66.06), Mudou (T 66.07), Liuwan (T 66.08), Shuiqu (T 66.09), Huolian (T 66.10), Huoju (T 66.11), Huosan (T 66.12), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Shangli (T 1010.09), Sifuer (T 1010.10), Sifuyi (T 1010.11)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Linggu (T 22.05), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23)
Frontal or Kidney pattern headache: add Tianhuang (T 77.17)
Temporal headache on Gallbladder channel: add Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shuiqu (T 66.09)
Bleed Ear Apex, Chongxiao (T DT.17), Frontal Head Zone for frontal headaches, Lateral Head Zone for temporal headaches, Occipital Zone for occipital headaches

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Occipital: Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02)
Temporal: Taiyang, Shenmai (BL 62), Jinmen (BL 63)
Frontal: Sihuazhong (T 77.09)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Headache
- Frontal: Cesanli (T 77.22), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18)
- Temporal: Cesanli (T 77.22), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
- Occipital: Cesanli (T 77.22), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02)
- Vertex: Needle bilaterally Cesanli (T 77.22), Huozhu (T 66.04).
- Migraine: Cesanli (T 77.22), Menjin (T 66.05)
- Behind the eyes: Cesanli (T 77.22), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18)

Tung Acup — Classic

Needle contralateral to the pain. If the pain is in the center, needle bilaterally or the side with the more ah shi points. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Headache (general): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Huolian (T 66.10), Huoju (T 66.11), Huosan (T 66.12), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Shangliu (T 55.06), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Tongguan (T 88.01), Tongtian (T 88.03), Tongshan (T 88.02). Bleed dark veins on the dorsal aspect of the feet. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (occipital): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fanhoujue (T 22.12)*, Zhengjin (T 77.01), Wanshunyi (T 22.08), Wanshuner (T 22.09), Tongbei (T 88.11), Huofu (T 88.41)*, Huochang (T 88.43)*, Huoliang (T 88.42)*, Dihuang (T 77.19), Boqiu (T 77.04), Zhengshi (T 77.03), Zhengzong (T 77.02). Bleed the sacral region or Weizhong (BL 40) or dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (frontal): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Biyi (T 1010.22), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhongbai (T 22.06), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Huoju (T 66.11), Wuhu (T 11.27), Zhenjing (T 1010.08), Sifuyi (T 1010.11), Sifuer (T 1010.10), Tongtian (T 88.03). Bleed Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Fuchang (T 77.12), ST channel on the lower limb and dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (temporal): Linggu (T 22.05), Shangbai (T 22.03), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Xiajiuli (T 88.27), Jianzhong (T 44.06), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Liuwan (T 66.08), Menjin (T 66.05), Huoying (T 66.03), Qihu (T 77.26), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Taiyang, Waiguan (TH 5) penetrating through Neiguan (PC 6). Bleed any dark veins or tender points nearby the lateral malleolus. Bleed at a 45 degree angle the dark veins nearby the other temporal area. Patient needs to lean downwards, hold his/her breath and exhale to help push blood out. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (vertex): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Huolian (T 66.10), Huoju (T 66.11), Huosan (T 66.12), Zhengzong (T 77.02)
Headache (migraine): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Cesanli (T 77.22), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Liuwan (T 66.08), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
Headache (supraorbital, sinus, behind the eyes, cluster): Erjiaoming (T 11.12), Shangbai (T 22.03), Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Huaguyi (T 55.02), Shangli (T 1010.09), Tianhuangfu [Shenguan] (T 77.18), Tongguan (T 88.01), Tongtian (T 88.03), Tongshan (T 88.02)
Headache (hypertension): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sansheng (T 55.07)*, Weizhong (BL 40), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Tongtian (T 88.03), Fuding (T 44.04), Houzhi (T 44.05), Jianfeng (T 44.31)*, Tongshan (T 88.02), Tongguan (T 88.01), Zhitong (T 44.13). Bleed Huoshan (T 33.06), Huoling (T 33.05) or dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (common cold): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Dizong (T 44.09)
Headache (menstruation or pms):
- Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Dizong (T 44.09)
- Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Fuke (T 11.24), Renhuang (T 77.21). Bleed Huobao (T 55.01) or dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Headache (injury, concussion): Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02) with strong stimulation, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhengshi (T 77.03). Bleed dark veins nearby the medial malleolus or Shuijing (T 66.13). Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (Kidney deficiency): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04)
Headache (long history, neurasthenia, nervous or stress related): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Tongshan (T 88.02), Tongtian (T 88.03), Tongguan (T 88.01)
Headache (common cold):
- Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Dizong (T 44.09), Ersan (T 99.08)
- Linggu (T 22.05), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Weizhong (BL 40), Zhenghui (T 1010.01). Bleed dark veins nearby all the points listed above. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Mandible Pain: Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23)
Maxillary Pain: Yuhuo (T 1010.21)

TCM Acup

Headache (general):
- Hegu (LI 4). Needle 1 to 1.5 cun deep. Massage the affected area on the head.
- Renzhong (GV 26), Lieque (LU 7), Taichong (LR 3), Xingjian (LR 2), Geshu (BL 17), Baihui (GV 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Yintang (Ex-HN3)
- Source 15: Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (Ex-HN1)
- Source 19: Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Fengchi (GB 20), Touwei (ST 8), Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24), Yongquan (KI 1)
- Source 21: Zanzhu (BL 2), Shaohai (HT 3), Shangxing (GV 23), Fengchi (GB 20), Naokong (GB 19), Tianzhu (BL 10), Houding (GV 19), Hegu (LI 4), Chengjiang (CV 24), Fengfu (GV 16), Baihui (GV 20), Sizhukong (TH 23), Xiaohai (SI 8), Yangxi (LI 5), Daling (PC 7), Houxi (SI 3), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 23: Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Touwei (ST 8), Fengchi (GB 20), Yongquan (KI 1), Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24)
- Source 27:
  - Touwei (ST 8), Daling (PC 7), Qiangjian (GV 18), Tianzhu (BL 10), Taodao (GV 13), Dashu (BL 11), Kongzui (LU 6), Houxi (SI 3), Naohu (GV 17), Tongtian (T 88.03), Naokong (GB 19), Hegu (LI 4), Tianchi (PC 1), Sizhukong (TH 23), Yuji (LU 10), Sibai (ST 2), Tianchong (GB 9), Sanjiaoshu (BL 22), Fengchi (GB 20), Shenting (GV 24), Renzhong (GV 26), Yemen (TH 2), Tongli (HT 5), Zhongzhu (TH 3)
  - Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Sizhukong (TH 23), Xiaohai (SI 8), Yangxi (LI 5), Hegu (LI 4), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Naokong (GB 19), Tianzhu (BL 10), Shaohai (HT 3)
  - Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Naohui (TH 13), Shenting (GV 24), Houding (GV 19), Shuaigu (GB 8), Fengchi (GB 20), Tianzhu (BL 10), Fengmen (BL 12), Tongli (HT 5), Lieque (LU 7), Yangxi (LI 5), Fenglong (ST 40), Jiexi (ST 41), Hegu (LI 4), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 29 :
  - Muchuang (GB 16), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Wangu (GB 12), Mingmen (GV 4), Fenglong (ST 40), Taibai (SP 3), Waiqiu (GB 36), Jingmen (GB 25), Zulinqi (GB 41), Xiaohai (SI 8), Chengjin (BL 56), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
  - Taodao (GV 13), Tianzhu (BL 10), Kongzui (LU 6), Houxi (SI 3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Chengguang (BL 6), Shenshu (BL 23), Sizhukong (TH 23), Touwei (ST 8), Daling (PC 7), Shenting (GV 24), Renzhong (GV 26)
- Wind-heat : Hegu (LI 4), Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Touqiaoyin (GB 11) , Qiangjian (GV 18), Shugu (BL 65), Naokong (GB 19), Naohu (GV 17)
- Wind-cold : Yangchi (TH 4), Qiuxu (GB 40), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20)
- Heat : Naokong (GB 19), Shendao (GV 11), Mingmen (GV 4), Xuanlu (GB 5), Zusanli (ST 36), Shugu (BL 65), Shenting (GV 24), Touwei (ST 8), Naohu (GV 17), Renzhong (GV 26), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Wangu (GB 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Taibai (SP 3), Waiqiu (GB 36), Zutonggu (BL 66) , Jinggu (BL 64), Zulinqi (GB 41), Xiaohai (SI 8), Chengjin (BL 56), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Hegu (LI 4)
- Damp/Phlegm : Baihui (GV 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Fenglong (ST 40), Lieque (LU 7), Zhongwan (CV 12), Neiguan (PC 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Hegu (LI 4), Pishu (BL 20), Neiting (ST 44), Zusanli (ST 36), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Deficiency : Shenshu (BL 23), Waiguan (TH 5), Baihui (GV 20), Taixi (KI 3), Lieque (LU 7), Dazhui (GV 14), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Tianzhu (BL 10), Pishu (BL 20), Ganshu (BL 18)
- Heat : Jiexi (ST 41), Chengguang (BL 6), Mingmen (GV 4), Zhongchong (PC 9). Bleed Zhongchong (PC 9)
Headache (frontal):
- Source 15: Zusanli (ST 36), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Yangbai (GB 14)
- Source 18: Yintang (Ex-HN3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44)
- Source 27: Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Shenting (GV 24), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Hegu (LI 4), Fenglong (ST 40), Kunlun (BL 60), Xiaxi (GB 43)
- Bleeding: Bleed the Frontal head area below the knees.
Headache (glaucoma): Bilateral - Xingjian (LR 2)
Headache (occipital):
- Source 12: Headache (occipital with vomiting, dizziness, vision disturbance): Kunlun (BL 60), Shenmai (BL 62), Houxi (SI 3); bilateral -Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5) (Ex-HN5)
- Source 15 : Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Qiangjian (GV 18), Fenglong (ST 40)
- Source 18 : Tianzhu (BL 10), Houxi (SI 3), Shenmai (BL 62)
Headache (temporal):
- Needle the affected side - Zulinqi (GB 41), Waiguan (TH 5), Baihui (GV 20), Sizhukong (TH 23) towards Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Touwei (ST 8)
- Source 18: Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Xuanlu (GB 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44)
- Source 19: Yongquan (KI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Fengchi (GB 20), Touwei (ST 8), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 21 : Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Sizhukong (TH 23), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Jiexi (ST 41)
- Source 31 : Zanzhu (BL 2), Yangbai (GB 14), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Hegu (LI 4), Touwei (ST 8), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 27 :
  - Sizhukong (TH 23), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongwan (CV 12), Jiexi (ST 41), Zusanli (ST 36), Xuanli (GB 6), Taiyuan (LU 9), Fengmen (BL 12), Tongli (HT 5), Lieque (LU 7), Zanzhu (BL 2), Ganshu (BL 18), Houxi (SI 3), Yangbai (GB 14), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Touwei (ST 8).
  - Touwei (ST 8), Sizhukong (TH 23), Zanzhu (BL 2), Fengchi (GB 20), Qianding (GV 21), Shangxing (GV 23), Xiaxi (GB 43), Yemen (TH 2), Tongziliao (GB 1), Zhongzhu (TH 3).
- Source 29: Xuanli (GB 6), Jiuwei (CV 15), Zanzhu (BL 2), Sizhukong (TH 23), Yuyao (Ex-HN4) , Taiyuan (LU 9), Lieque (LU 7).
Headache (vertex):
- Source 21 : Baihui (GV 20), Hegu (LI 4), Shangxing (GV 23), Shenting (GV 24), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 27 : Tianzhu (BL 10), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Fenglong (ST 40), Kongzui (LU 6), Tianchong (GB 9), Fengchi (GB 20), Muchuang (GB 16), Yangxi (LI 5), Guanyuan (CV 4), Shenshu (BL 23), Taiyuan (LU 9), Taixi (KI 3), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Danshu (BL 19)
- Source 29 : Waiguan (TH 5), Shangxing (GV 23), Baihui (GV 20), Naokong (GB 19), Yongquan (KI 1), Hegu (LI 4)
- Bleeding: Bleed the Frontal head area and the Occipital area below the knees.
Headache (vascular):
- Source12 : Needle the affected side, Zulinqi (GB 41), Waiguan (TH 5), Sizhukong (TH 23) to Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Touwei (ST 8), Baihui (GV 20)
- Source 13 : Sizhukong (TH 23), Shuaigu (GB 8), Lieque (LU 7), Sishencong (Ex-HN1), Shenmen (HT 7), Xinshu (BL 15), Neiguan (PC 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Houxi (SI 3), Baihui (GV 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Geshu (BL 17), Taichong (LR 3), Yangfu (GB 38). Bleed Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Taichong (LR 3), Yintang (Ex-HN3)
- Source 18 : Baihui (GV 20), Taichong (LR 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Yongquan (KI 1)
Headache (supraorbital, sinus, behind the eyes, cluster): Baihui (GV 20); bilateral Taichong (LR 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Zulinqi (GB 41), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Fengchi (GB 20), Shenmai (BL 62), Houxi (SI 3), Zanzhu (BL 2) to Yuyao (Ex-HN4) , Yangbai (GB 14)
Headache (hangover): Baihui (GV 20), Houding (GV 19), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Fengchi (GB 20), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Shanzhong (CV 17)
Headache (migraine):
- Source 15: Tongziliao (GB 1), Xuanlu (GB 5), Xuanli (GB 6), Qiuxu (GB 40), Zhongdu (LR 6)
- Source 18: Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Xuanlu (GB 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44), Touwei (ST 8)
Headache (supraorbital, in between eyebrows):
- Source 21: Zanzhu (BL 2), Hegu (LI 4), Shenting (GV 24), Touwei (ST 8), Jiexi (ST 41)
- Source 27: Yangbai (GB 14), Zulinqi (GB 41), Zanzhu (BL 2), Hegu (LI 4), Shenting (GV 24), Touwei (ST 8), Jiexi (ST 41)
Headache (common cold):
- Source 27 :
  - Shenting (GV 24), Fengmen (BL 12), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Meichong (BL 3), Jiexi (ST 41), Chengguang (BL 6), Danshu (BL 19), Dashu (BL 11), Yamen (GV 15), Yuji (LU 10), Chengling (GB 18), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Touwei (ST 8), Baihui (GV 20).
  - Zanzhu (BL 2), Baihui (GV 20), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Yingxiang (LI 20), Ganshu (BL 18), Xingjian (LR 2), Touwei (ST 8), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Weizhong (BL 40), Zulinqi (GB 41), Yemen (TH 2), Guanchong (TH 1)
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Fengmen (BL 12), Shangxing (GV 23), Touwei (ST 8), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Yingxiang (LI 20), Fengchi (GB 20), Xuanlu (GB 5), Weizhong (BL 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Lieque (LU 7)
- Source 29 : Lieque (LU 7), Tongli (HT 5), Quchi (LI 11), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Hegu (LI 4), Jingqu (LU 8), Weizhong (BL 40)
Headache (injury, concussion):
- Source 18 : Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Neiguan (PC 6), Shenmen (HT 7), Sanyinjiao (SP 6)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Taiyang, Adrenal Gland, Hypothalamus, Temporal Lobe
Use metal ear balls. Switch ears every three days. Five sessions equals one treatment course.

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Frontal headache: Sympathetic, Forehead, Nervous Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.
- For sinus headaches, add Internal Nose.
Temporal headache: Temple, Sympathetic, External Sympathetic, Nervous Subcortex, Coronary Vascular Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.
Occipital headache: Occiput, Lesser Occipital Nerve, Nervous Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.
Vertex headache: Vertex, External Sympathetic, Nervous Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.

Maintenance formula for chronic pain or in cases of deficient-type headaches with dull and hollow pain

TCM Diagnosis

Blood deficiency

Herbal Formula

Corydalin (CR)

Acupuncture

Balance Method — Dr. Richard Tan

Left side: Zhongchong (PC 9), Shaochong (HT 9), Shaoshang (LU 11), Zusanli (ST 36), Weizhong (BL 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
Right side: Hegu (LI 4), Houxi (SI 3), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Fuliu (KI 7), Zhongfeng (LR 4), Sanyinjiao (SP 6)
Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.

BodyMapping Acup — Cole Magbanua

Needle the opposite side of the pain. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Eye Level Headache
- On the BL channel : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Chize (LU 5), Yuji (LU 10) ; same side of the pain needle Weizhong (BL 40), Shugu (BL 65)
- On the GB channel : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Shaohai (HT 3), Shaofu (HT 8) ; same side of the pain, 3 needles from Fengshi (GB 31) to Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zulinqi (GB 41)
- On the ST channel : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Quze (PC 3), Laogong (PC 8) same side of the pain needle Dubi (ST 35), Zusanli (ST 36), Neiting (ST 44)
- On the TH channel or behind the eyes : Oppsite side of the pain, needle Yinlingquan (SP 9), Taibai (SP 3) same side of the pain needle Quchi (LI 11), Zhongzhu (TH 3)
Vertex or Occipital Headache
- On the BL channel : Opposite side of the pain, two needles from Taiyuan (LU 9) to Yuji (LU 10) ; same side of the pain 2 needles from Kunlun (BL 60) to Pushen (BL 61)
- On the GB channel : Shenmen (HT 7) to pisiform, same side of the pain 2 needles on Qiuxu (GB 40)
Nausea and vomiting: add Neiguan (PC 6)

DNA — Bob Doane

General Headache: Bilateral - needle ah shi points on all the yin channels of the palms. If there are no ah shi points, place two needles on each of the yin channels on the palms.
Cluster or Entire Head Headache:
- Left side: Yangxi (LI 5), Waiguan (TH 5), Zhizheng (SI 7), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Xiguan (LR 7), Zhubin (KI 9)
- Right side: Neiguan (PC 6), Tongli (HT 5), Lieque (LU 7), Qiuxu (GB 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Zusanli (ST 36), Weizhong (BL 40)
- Left and right sides can be alternated from treatment to treatment.
- Cluster headaches need to be treated everyday for 5 days in the beginning because the pain usually returns quickly.
Vertex Headaches (LR Channel): Bilateral - Dadun (LR 1), Xingjian (LR 2),Taichong (LR 3), Diwuhui (GB 42), Xiaxi (GB 43), Zuqiaoyin (GB 44), Linggu (T 22.05), all jing (well) points on the hands and feet.
Temporal, Parietal, Migraine Headache (GB Channel): Bilateral - Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yangchi (TH 4), Fengshi (GB 31), Diwuhui (GB 42), Xiaxi (GB 43), Zuqiaoyin (GB 44), 3 needles evenly spaced from Yanglingquan (GB 34) to Tiaokou (ST 38) area, all Jing (well) points on the hands and feet. Migraine headaches need to be treated everyday for 5 days in the beginning because the pain usually returns quickly.
Occipital Headache (BL or KI Channel): Bilateral - Yongquan (KI 1), Yingu (KI 10), Chize (LU 5), Qiangu (SI 2), Xiaohai (SI 8), Shaohai (HT 3), Ququan (LR 8). Usually when the pain is an acute onset, BL channel is involved. If the headache is chronic or long-term, KI channel is involved.
Forehead Headache (GB Channel): Bilateral - Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Yangchi (TH 4), Yanglingquan (GB 34), 3 needles evenly spaced from Yanglingquan (GB 34) to Tiaokou (ST 38) area
Headache Between the Eyes (BL Channel): Bilateral - Yuji (LU 10), Shaoshang (LU 11), Qiangu (SI 2), Houxi (SI 3), Jinmen (BL 63), Jinggu (BL 64), Shugu (BL 65), Zutonggu (BL 66)
Sinus Headache (LI Channel): Bilateral - Dubi (ST 35), Zusanli (ST 36) and 4 needles from Zusanli (ST 36) to Tiaokou (ST 38), Chongyang (ST 42), Xiangu (ST 43), Neiting (ST 44), Lougu (SP 7), Diji (SP 8), Yinlingquan (SP 9), Erjian (LI 2), Sanjian (LI 3), Hegu (LI 4), Shanglian (LI 9), Shousanli (LI 10), Quchi (LI 11)
Pain Behind the Eyes (LR Channel): Bilateral - Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Zulinqi (GB 41), Diwuhui (GB 42), Xingjian (LR 2), Taichong (LR 3), knuckle point on the HT channel. Needle into the joints.

Tung Acup — Brad Whisnant

Primary points: Dingtou, Piantou, Houtou, Qiantou, Dabai (T 22.04), Linggu (T 22.05), Sanchasan (T 22.17)*, Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23)
Secondary points: Zhisanzhong (T 11.14), Wuhu (T 11.27), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Huozhu (T 66.04), Menjin (T 66.05), Muliu (T 66.06), Mudou (T 66.07), Liuwan (T 66.08), Shuiqu (T 66.09), Huolian (T 66.10), Huoju (T 66.11), Huosan (T 66.12), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Shangli (T 1010.09), Sifuer (T 1010.10), Sifuyi (T 1010.11)

Tung Acup — Henry McCann

Linggu (T 22.05), Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23)
Frontal or Kidney pattern headache: add Tianhuang (T 77.17)
Temporal headache on Gallbladder channel: add Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Shuiqu (T 66.09)
Bleed Ear Apex, Chongxiao (T DT.17), Frontal Head Zone for frontal headaches, Lateral Head Zone for temporal headaches, Occipital Zone for occipital headaches

Tung Acup — Esther Su

Occipital: Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02)
Temporal: Taiyang, Shenmai (BL 62), Jinmen (BL 63)
Frontal: Sihuazhong (T 77.09)

Tung Acup — Dr. Chuan-Min Wang

Headache
- Frontal: Cesanli (T 77.22), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18)
- Temporal: Cesanli (T 77.22), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
- Occipital: Cesanli (T 77.22), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02)
- Vertex: Needle bilaterally Cesanli (T 77.22), Huozhu (T 66.04).
- Migraine: Cesanli (T 77.22), Menjin (T 66.05)
- Behind the eyes: Cesanli (T 77.22), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18)

Tung Acup — Classic

Needle contralateral to the pain. If the pain is in the center, needle bilaterally or the side with the more ah shi points. If the pain is bilateral, needle bilaterally.
Headache (general): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Huolian (T 66.10), Huoju (T 66.11), Huosan (T 66.12), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Jinqianshang (T 88.24), Jinqianxia (T 88.23), Shangliu (T 55.06), Tianhuangfu [shenguan] (T 77.18), Tongguan (T 88.01), Tongtian (T 88.03), Tongshan (T 88.02). Bleed dark veins on the dorsal aspect of the feet. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (occipital): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Fanhoujue (T 22.12)*, Zhengjin (T 77.01), Wanshunyi (T 22.08), Wanshuner (T 22.09), Tongbei (T 88.11), Huofu (T 88.41)*, Huochang (T 88.43)*, Huoliang (T 88.42)*, Dihuang (T 77.19), Boqiu (T 77.04), Zhengshi (T 77.03), Zhengzong (T 77.02). Bleed the sacral region or Weizhong (BL 40) or dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (frontal): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Biyi (T 1010.22), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhongbai (T 22.06), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Huoju (T 66.11), Wuhu (T 11.27), Zhenjing (T 1010.08), Sifuyi (T 1010.11), Sifuer (T 1010.10), Tongtian (T 88.03). Bleed Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Fuchang (T 77.12), ST channel on the lower limb and dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (temporal): Linggu (T 22.05), Shangbai (T 22.03), Zhongbai (T 22.06), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23), Shangjiuli (T 88.26), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25), Xiajiuli (T 88.27), Jianzhong (T 44.06), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Liuwan (T 66.08), Menjin (T 66.05), Huoying (T 66.03), Qihu (T 77.26), Waisanguan (T 77.27), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Taiyang, Waiguan (TH 5) penetrating through Neiguan (PC 6). Bleed any dark veins or tender points nearby the lateral malleolus. Bleed at a 45 degree angle the dark veins nearby the other temporal area. Patient needs to lean downwards, hold his/her breath and exhale to help push blood out. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (vertex): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Zhengjin (T 77.01), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Huolian (T 66.10), Huoju (T 66.11), Huosan (T 66.12), Zhengzong (T 77.02)
Headache (migraine): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Cesanli (T 77.22), Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Liuwan (T 66.08), Zhongjiuli (T 88.25)
Headache (supraorbital, sinus, behind the eyes, cluster): Erjiaoming (T 11.12), Shangbai (T 22.03), Sanchayi (T 22.15)*, Huaguyi (T 55.02), Shangli (T 1010.09), Tianhuangfu [Shenguan] (T 77.18), Tongguan (T 88.01), Tongtian (T 88.03), Tongshan (T 88.02)
Headache (hypertension): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sansheng (T 55.07)*, Weizhong (BL 40), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Tongtian (T 88.03), Fuding (T 44.04), Houzhi (T 44.05), Jianfeng (T 44.31)*, Tongshan (T 88.02), Tongguan (T 88.01), Zhitong (T 44.13). Bleed Huoshan (T 33.06), Huoling (T 33.05) or dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (common cold): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Dizong (T 44.09)
Headache (menstruation or pms):
- Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Dizong (T 44.09)
- Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Fuke (T 11.24), Renhuang (T 77.21). Bleed Huobao (T 55.01) or dark veins nearby. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Headache (injury, concussion): Zhengjin (T 77.01), Zhengzong (T 77.02) with strong stimulation, Yizhong (T 77.05), Erzhong (T 77.06), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Zhengshi (T 77.03). Bleed dark veins nearby the medial malleolus or Shuijing (T 66.13). Bleed before needling for best result.
Headache (Kidney deficiency): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04)
Headache (long history, neurasthenia, nervous or stress related): Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Tongshan (T 88.02), Tongtian (T 88.03), Tongguan (T 88.01)
Headache (common cold):
- Linggu (T 22.05), Dabai (T 22.04), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Zhenghui (T 1010.01), Qianhui (T 1010.05), Shuitong (T 1010.19), Shuijin (T 1010.20), Sanzhong (T 77.07), Sihuashang (T 77.08), Sihuazhong (T 77.09), Sihuawai (T 77.14), Sihuaxia (T 77.11), Shenting (GV 24), Shangxing (GV 23), Huozhu (T 66.04), Dizong (T 44.09), Ersan (T 99.08)
- Linggu (T 22.05), Xinling (T 33.17)*, Weizhong (BL 40), Zhenghui (T 1010.01). Bleed dark veins nearby all the points listed above. Bleed before needling for the best results.
Mandible Pain: Cesanli (T 77.22), Cexiasanli (T 77.23)
Maxillary Pain: Yuhuo (T 1010.21)

TCM Acup

Headache (general):
- Hegu (LI 4). Needle 1 to 1.5 cun deep. Massage the affected area on the head.
- Renzhong (GV 26), Lieque (LU 7), Taichong (LR 3), Xingjian (LR 2), Geshu (BL 17), Baihui (GV 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Yintang (Ex-HN3)
- Source 15: Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (Ex-HN1)
- Source 19: Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Fengchi (GB 20), Touwei (ST 8), Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24), Yongquan (KI 1)
- Source 21: Zanzhu (BL 2), Shaohai (HT 3), Shangxing (GV 23), Fengchi (GB 20), Naokong (GB 19), Tianzhu (BL 10), Houding (GV 19), Hegu (LI 4), Chengjiang (CV 24), Fengfu (GV 16), Baihui (GV 20), Sizhukong (TH 23), Xiaohai (SI 8), Yangxi (LI 5), Daling (PC 7), Houxi (SI 3), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
- Source 23: Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Touwei (ST 8), Fengchi (GB 20), Yongquan (KI 1), Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24)
- Source 27:
  - Touwei (ST 8), Daling (PC 7), Qiangjian (GV 18), Tianzhu (BL 10), Taodao (GV 13), Dashu (BL 11), Kongzui (LU 6), Houxi (SI 3), Naohu (GV 17), Tongtian (T 88.03), Naokong (GB 19), Hegu (LI 4), Tianchi (PC 1), Sizhukong (TH 23), Yuji (LU 10), Sibai (ST 2), Tianchong (GB 9), Sanjiaoshu (BL 22), Fengchi (GB 20), Shenting (GV 24), Renzhong (GV 26), Yemen (TH 2), Tongli (HT 5), Zhongzhu (TH 3)
  - Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Sizhukong (TH 23), Xiaohai (SI 8), Yangxi (LI 5), Hegu (LI 4), Wangu (GB 12), Zhongchong (PC 9), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Kunlun (BL 60), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Naokong (GB 19), Tianzhu (BL 10), Shaohai (HT 3)
  - Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Naohui (TH 13), Shenting (GV 24), Houding (GV 19), Shuaigu (GB 8), Fengchi (GB 20), Tianzhu (BL 10), Fengmen (BL 12), Tongli (HT 5), Lieque (LU 7), Yangxi (LI 5), Fenglong (ST 40), Jiexi (ST 41), Hegu (LI 4), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 29 :
  - Muchuang (GB 16), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Wangu (GB 12), Mingmen (GV 4), Fenglong (ST 40), Taibai (SP 3), Waiqiu (GB 36), Jingmen (GB 25), Zulinqi (GB 41), Xiaohai (SI 8), Chengjin (BL 56), Yanglingquan (GB 34)
  - Taodao (GV 13), Tianzhu (BL 10), Kongzui (LU 6), Houxi (SI 3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Chengguang (BL 6), Shenshu (BL 23), Sizhukong (TH 23), Touwei (ST 8), Daling (PC 7), Shenting (GV 24), Renzhong (GV 26)
- Wind-heat : Hegu (LI 4), Yemen (TH 2), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Touqiaoyin (GB 11) , Qiangjian (GV 18), Shugu (BL 65), Naokong (GB 19), Naohu (GV 17)
- Wind-cold : Yangchi (TH 4), Qiuxu (GB 40), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20)
- Heat : Naokong (GB 19), Shendao (GV 11), Mingmen (GV 4), Xuanlu (GB 5), Zusanli (ST 36), Shugu (BL 65), Shenting (GV 24), Touwei (ST 8), Naohu (GV 17), Renzhong (GV 26), Zhongzhu (TH 3), Wangu (GB 12), Fenglong (ST 40), Taibai (SP 3), Waiqiu (GB 36), Zutonggu (BL 66) , Jinggu (BL 64), Zulinqi (GB 41), Xiaohai (SI 8), Chengjin (BL 56), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Hegu (LI 4)
- Damp/Phlegm : Baihui (GV 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Fenglong (ST 40), Lieque (LU 7), Zhongwan (CV 12), Neiguan (PC 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Hegu (LI 4), Pishu (BL 20), Neiting (ST 44), Zusanli (ST 36), Xingjian (LR 2)
- Deficiency : Shenshu (BL 23), Waiguan (TH 5), Baihui (GV 20), Taixi (KI 3), Lieque (LU 7), Dazhui (GV 14), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Tianzhu (BL 10), Pishu (BL 20), Ganshu (BL 18)
- Heat : Jiexi (ST 41), Chengguang (BL 6), Mingmen (GV 4), Zhongchong (PC 9). Bleed Zhongchong (PC 9)
Headache (frontal):
- Source 15: Zusanli (ST 36), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Yangbai (GB 14)
- Source 18: Yintang (Ex-HN3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44)
- Source 27: Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Shenting (GV 24), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Hegu (LI 4), Fenglong (ST 40), Kunlun (BL 60), Xiaxi (GB 43)
- Bleeding: Bleed the Frontal head area below the knees.
Headache (glaucoma): Bilateral - Xingjian (LR 2)
Headache (occipital):
- Source 12: Headache (occipital with vomiting, dizziness, vision disturbance): Kunlun (BL 60), Shenmai (BL 62), Houxi (SI 3); bilateral -Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (Ex-HN5) (Ex-HN5)
- Source 15 : Fengchi (GB 20), Dazhui (GV 14), Qiangjian (GV 18), Fenglong (ST 40)
- Source 18 : Tianzhu (BL 10), Houxi (SI 3), Shenmai (BL 62)
Headache (temporal):
- Needle the affected side - Zulinqi (GB 41), Waiguan (TH 5), Baihui (GV 20), Sizhukong (TH 23) towards Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Touwei (ST 8)
- Source 18: Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Xuanlu (GB 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44)
- Source 19: Yongquan (KI 1), Hegu (LI 4), Lieque (LU 7), Fengchi (GB 20), Touwei (ST 8), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 21 : Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Sizhukong (TH 23), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Jiexi (ST 41)
- Source 31 : Zanzhu (BL 2), Yangbai (GB 14), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Hegu (LI 4), Touwei (ST 8), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 27 :
  - Sizhukong (TH 23), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongwan (CV 12), Jiexi (ST 41), Zusanli (ST 36), Xuanli (GB 6), Taiyuan (LU 9), Fengmen (BL 12), Tongli (HT 5), Lieque (LU 7), Zanzhu (BL 2), Ganshu (BL 18), Houxi (SI 3), Yangbai (GB 14), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Touwei (ST 8).
  - Touwei (ST 8), Sizhukong (TH 23), Zanzhu (BL 2), Fengchi (GB 20), Qianding (GV 21), Shangxing (GV 23), Xiaxi (GB 43), Yemen (TH 2), Tongziliao (GB 1), Zhongzhu (TH 3).
- Source 29: Xuanli (GB 6), Jiuwei (CV 15), Zanzhu (BL 2), Sizhukong (TH 23), Yuyao (Ex-HN4) , Taiyuan (LU 9), Lieque (LU 7).
Headache (vertex):
- Source 21 : Baihui (GV 20), Hegu (LI 4), Shangxing (GV 23), Shenting (GV 24), Taiyang (Ex-HN5)
- Source 27 : Tianzhu (BL 10), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Fenglong (ST 40), Kongzui (LU 6), Tianchong (GB 9), Fengchi (GB 20), Muchuang (GB 16), Yangxi (LI 5), Guanyuan (CV 4), Shenshu (BL 23), Taiyuan (LU 9), Taixi (KI 3), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Danshu (BL 19)
- Source 29 : Waiguan (TH 5), Shangxing (GV 23), Baihui (GV 20), Naokong (GB 19), Yongquan (KI 1), Hegu (LI 4)
- Bleeding: Bleed the Frontal head area and the Occipital area below the knees.
Headache (vascular):
- Source12 : Needle the affected side, Zulinqi (GB 41), Waiguan (TH 5), Sizhukong (TH 23) to Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Touwei (ST 8), Baihui (GV 20)
- Source 13 : Sizhukong (TH 23), Shuaigu (GB 8), Lieque (LU 7), Sishencong (Ex-HN1), Shenmen (HT 7), Xinshu (BL 15), Neiguan (PC 6), Fengchi (GB 20), Houxi (SI 3), Baihui (GV 20), Zanzhu (BL 2), Geshu (BL 17), Taichong (LR 3), Yangfu (GB 38). Bleed Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Taichong (LR 3), Yintang (Ex-HN3)
- Source 18 : Baihui (GV 20), Taichong (LR 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Yongquan (KI 1)
Headache (supraorbital, sinus, behind the eyes, cluster): Baihui (GV 20); bilateral Taichong (LR 3), Neiguan (PC 6), Zulinqi (GB 41), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Fengchi (GB 20), Shenmai (BL 62), Houxi (SI 3), Zanzhu (BL 2) to Yuyao (Ex-HN4) , Yangbai (GB 14)
Headache (hangover): Baihui (GV 20), Houding (GV 19), Hegu (LI 4), Zhongwan (CV 12), Zusanli (ST 36), Fengchi (GB 20), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Zanzhu (BL 2), Shanzhong (CV 17)
Headache (migraine):
- Source 15: Tongziliao (GB 1), Xuanlu (GB 5), Xuanli (GB 6), Qiuxu (GB 40), Zhongdu (LR 6)
- Source 18: Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Xuanlu (GB 5), Hegu (LI 4), Neiting (ST 44), Touwei (ST 8)
Headache (supraorbital, in between eyebrows):
- Source 21: Zanzhu (BL 2), Hegu (LI 4), Shenting (GV 24), Touwei (ST 8), Jiexi (ST 41)
- Source 27: Yangbai (GB 14), Zulinqi (GB 41), Zanzhu (BL 2), Hegu (LI 4), Shenting (GV 24), Touwei (ST 8), Jiexi (ST 41)
Headache (common cold):
- Source 27 :
  - Shenting (GV 24), Fengmen (BL 12), Fengchi (GB 20), Fengfu (GV 16), Meichong (BL 3), Jiexi (ST 41), Chengguang (BL 6), Danshu (BL 19), Dashu (BL 11), Yamen (GV 15), Yuji (LU 10), Chengling (GB 18), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Touwei (ST 8), Baihui (GV 20).
  - Zanzhu (BL 2), Baihui (GV 20), Fengchi (GB 20), Hegu (LI 4), Zusanli (ST 36), Yingxiang (LI 20), Ganshu (BL 18), Xingjian (LR 2), Touwei (ST 8), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Weizhong (BL 40), Zulinqi (GB 41), Yemen (TH 2), Guanchong (TH 1)
  - Fengfu (GV 16), Fengmen (BL 12), Shangxing (GV 23), Touwei (ST 8), Hegu (LI 4), Waiguan (TH 5), Yingxiang (LI 20), Fengchi (GB 20), Xuanlu (GB 5), Weizhong (BL 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Lieque (LU 7)
- Source 29 : Lieque (LU 7), Tongli (HT 5), Quchi (LI 11), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Hegu (LI 4), Jingqu (LU 8), Weizhong (BL 40)
Headache (injury, concussion):
- Source 18 : Baihui (GV 20), Shangxing (GV 23), Taiyang (Ex-HN5), Fengfu (GV 16), Fengchi (GB 20), Yintang (Ex-HN3), Neiguan (PC 6), Shenmen (HT 7), Sanyinjiao (SP 6)

Ear Acup — Traditional

Taiyang, Adrenal Gland, Hypothalamus, Temporal Lobe
Use metal ear balls. Switch ears every three days. Five sessions equals one treatment course.

Auricular Medicine — Dr. Li-Chun Huang

Frontal headache: Sympathetic, Forehead, Nervous Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.
- For sinus headaches, add Internal Nose.
Temporal headache: Temple, Sympathetic, External Sympathetic, Nervous Subcortex, Coronary Vascular Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.
Occipital headache: Occiput, Lesser Occipital Nerve, Nervous Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.
Vertex headache: Vertex, External Sympathetic, Nervous Subcortex. Bleed Ear Apex.

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