The Suspended Skull point is mainly located above the temples of the human head, and it is located at the center of the arc formed by the Touwei point and the Qubin point, hence its name as Suspended Skull. This point can also be understood literally as it is located in the central part of the skull, hence its name and widespread use in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. By correctly stimulating the Suspended Skull point, it can effectively treat various facial and cranial nerve diseases, most commonly including adult migraine, tooth nerve pain, and facial swelling. These conditions can be rapidly and effectively treated through correct acupuncture at the Suspended Skull point.
To treat various conditions through acupuncture at the Suspended Skull point, the first step is to locate the point correctly. The method for locating the Suspended Skull point is quite simple. First, you need to find the Qubin point and the Touwei point. Then, the Suspended Skull point is located at the center of the arc connecting these two points. Since the Suspended Skull point is located on the head, it is important to use the correct method when performing acupuncture. The acupuncture technique for the Suspended Skull point is to locate the correct point and then insert the needle backwards at a depth of 0.5 to 0.8 inches. Once the needle reaches the point and a slight feeling of soreness, numbness, and swelling is felt, the needle can be withdrawn to treat the condition.