Yintang Point (EX-HN3 / Hall of Seal)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yintang (EX-HN3 / Hall of Seal). Learn its benefits for headache, dizziness, nasal congestion, infantile convulsions, and insomnia – the extraordinary point for clearing the head – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Clears the head and brightens the eyes, unblocks the nose and opens the orifices, calms the spirit and stabilizes the mind. Treats infantile convulsions, headache (frontal headache, migraine), dizziness, eye pain, nasal congestion, sinusitis, stroke with coma, insomnia, depression, epilepsy, and heavy head sensation.
Precise Location
On the forehead, at the midpoint between the two medial ends of the eyebrows.
Location Method
Sit upright or lie supine. The point is at the midpoint of the line connecting the two medial ends of the eyebrows, where firm pressure reveals a slight depression.
Massage Method
Place the middle finger on Yintang and press firmly 10 times, then knead clockwise 20–30 circles, followed by counterclockwise 20–30 circles. Apply 1–2 times daily. Therapeutic actions: Clears the head and brightens the eyes, unblocks the nose and opens the orifices, calms the spirit and stabilizes the mind.
Compatibility
Eye pain: Combine with Cuanzhu (BL-2), Sizhukong (TE-23), Sibai (ST-2), and Taiyang (EX-HN5). Nasal congestion: Combine with Yingxiang (LI-20), Hegu (LI-4), Fengfu (GV-16), and Yuji (LU-10). Sinusitis: Combine with Shangxing (GV-23), Quchai (BL-4), Fengmen (BL-12), and Hegu (LI-4). Headache: Combine with Taiyang (EX-HN5) and Fengchi (GB-20). Heavy head: Combine with Cuanzhu (BL-2). Dizziness: Combine with Sizhukong (TE-23) and Touwei (ST-8). Stroke with coma: Combine with Zhongchong (PC-9), Baihui (GV-20), Dadun (LR-1), and Hegu (LI-4). Infantile convulsions: Combine with Shuigou (GV-26), Dazhui (GV-14), and Fenglong (ST-40). Insomnia: Combine with Shenmen (HT-7) and Sanyinjiao (SP-6). Depression: Combine with Neiguan (PC-6) and Taichong (LR-3).
Efficacy & Actions
This is an extraordinary point located between the eyebrows. It clears the head and brightens the eyes, unblocks the nose and opens the orifices, and calms the spirit and stabilizes the mind. It is a commonly used key point for treating head, facial, mental, and ENT disorders. First documented in the Bianque Shenying Zhenjiu Yulong Jing. "Yin" refers to a seal or mark; "Tang" means hall or dwelling. Located between the eyebrows, shaped like a hall of seals – hence the name Yintang (Hall of Seal).
Contraindications
Located on the face, pressure should not be too heavy to avoid eye injury. Needling should be horizontal or oblique, avoiding deep insertion. Use with caution in pregnant women.
