Head Acupuncture from Bensky 1981

Question 1

How to select a site for head acupuncture?

Answer 1

For diseases affecting one limbs: contralteral side. For bilateral or systemic: both sides.

Question 2

Needles to use for head acupuncture?

Answer 2

26-28 gauge filiform, 2.5-3”

Question 3

How to needle for head acupuncture?

Answer 3

insert horizontally to scalp, not touching bone, then twirled 200x/minute for 2-3mins, left for 5-10 mins, twirl 3-4 mins, repeat 2-3x. Upon removal, press cotton ball to prevent bleeding.

Question 4

Where is the Motor Area for Head Acupuncture?

Answer 4

A line starting from 0.5 cm posterior to the midpoint of the midline and stretching diagonally across the head to a point at the intersection of the zygomatic arch (superior margin) with the hairline at the temple.

Question 5

What are sections of Motor Area in Head Acupuncture, and what are they for?

Answer 5

1. Upper 5th of Motor Line = Lower limb & trunk area (for paralysis of opposite side lower limb) 2. 2nd and 3rd 5ths of Motor Area line = Upper limb area (for paralysis of opposite side upper limb) 3. Lower 2 5ths of Motor Area Line = Facial Area, including Speech #1 (for upper motor neuron paralysis of face on opposite side, motor aphasia, dribbling saliva, impaired speech)

Question 6

Where is the Sensory Area for Head Acupuncture?

Answer 6

A line parallel and 1.5 cm posterior to the Motor line.

Question 7

What are sections of Sensory Area in Head Acupuncture, and what are they for?

Answer 7

1. Upper 5th of Sensory Line = lower limb, head and trunk area (for low back pain on opposite side, numbness/parrsthesia in that area, occipital HA, stiff neck, vertigo) 2. 2nd and 3rd 5ths of Sensory Line = upper limb area (for pain/numbness/paresthesia of opposite arm) 3. Lower 2 5ths of Sensory Area line = facial area (for migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, toothache on opposite side, arthritis of temporomandibular joint).

Question 8

Where is Leg motor and sensory area in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 8

Parallel with midline of head, 1 cm beside midpoint (bilaterally), about 3cm long (for paralysis/pain/numbness of lower limb, acute low back sprain, nocturia, uterine prolapse)

Question 9

Where is chorea and tremor control area in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 9

Parallel with and 1.5cm anterior to the Motor area line (for Syndenham’s chorea, tremors, palsy and related syndromes)

Question 10

Where is blood vessel dilations and constriction area in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 10

Parallel with and 1.5 cm anterior to chorea and tremor control area (for superficial edema, hypertension)

Question 11

Where is Vertigo and hearing area in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 11

Horizontal line 1.5 m above and centered on apex of ear, 4 cm in length (for tinnitus, vertigo, diminished hearing, Menier’s syndrome)

Question 12

Where is Speech #2 in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 12

Vertical line 2 cm beside tuber parietale on back of head, 3 cm in length (for nominal aphasia)

Question 13

Where is Speech #3 in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 13

Overlaps Vertigo and hearing area at midpoint and continues 3 cm posteriorly (for receptive aphasia)

Question 14

Where is Voluntary movement area in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 14

With the tuber parietale origin, 3 needles can be inserted inferiorly, anteriorly and posteriorly to a length of 3 cm. Between them, the 3 lines will form a 40 degree angle. (For Apraxia.)

Question 15

Where is the Vision area in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 15

One cm lateral to external occipital protuberance, parallel to midline of head, 4 cm in length extending upward. (For cortical blindness.)

Question 16

Where is the Stomach Area in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 16

Beginning at the hairline directly above pupil of eye, parallel with the midline of head, 2 cm in length, extending posteriorly (for discomfort in upper abdomen)

Question 17

Where is Liver and gallbladder area in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 17

A line 2 cm in length extending anteriorly from the Stomach area (for pain in upper right quadrant of abdomen and/or right rib cage, chronic hepatitis)

Question 18

Where is Thoracic cavity area in Head Acupuncture and what is it used for?

Answer 18

Midway between and parallel with Stomach area and midline of head, bilaterally, 2 cm in length (for asthma, chest pain, intermittent supraventricular tachycardia)

Question 19

Where is Reproduction area in Head Acupuncture and what is it for?

Answer 19

Parallel and lateral to the Stomach area at a distance equal to that between Stomach area and Thoracic cavity area, 2 cm in length (for abnormal uterine bleeding, combine with Leg motor area for uterine prolapse)