Luoque Point (BL-8 / Connecting Return, also known as Qiangyang, Naogai)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Luoque (BL-8 / Connecting Return). Learn its benefits for facial deviation, dizziness, epilepsy, nasal congestion, blurred vision, and goiter – the Bladder meridian Luo-Connecting point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Facial deviation (mouth and eye歪斜), dizziness, manic disorders, epilepsy, nasal congestion, blurred vision, neck swelling, and goiter.
Precise Location
On the head, 5.5 cun directly above the anterior hairline on the midline, and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Location Method
The point is 4 finger-widths (approximately 2 cun) directly above Chengguang (BL-6).
Massage Method
Massage: Press with the index finger pad. Press Luoque with the index finger pad once each morning and evening for about 3 minutes – effective for facial deviation, dizziness, and blurred vision. Therapeutic actions: Dispels wind and unblocks the collaterals, clears heat and opens the orifices, stabilizes the spirit and stops spasms.
Compatibility
Dizziness: Combine with Fengchi (GB-20).
Efficacy & Actions
This point belongs to the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian and is the Luo-Connecting point of this meridian. It dispels wind and unblocks the collaterals, clears heat and opens the orifices, stabilizes the spirit and stops spasms. It is a commonly used point for treating head, facial, mental, and neck disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Luo" refers to the collateral vessel; "Que" means to retreat or return. As the Luo-Connecting point of the Bladder Meridian, qi diverges from here – hence the name Luoque (Connecting Return). It is also known as "Qiangyang" and "Naogai."
