Bites · Everyday TCM · Pain & Injuries · Acupoint · About 1 minute
太阳 · Supreme Yang sits in the temple depression, about one finger-breadth behind the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus. A classic home press when temple headache, migraine, or neck tightness stacks.
In brief
Tai Yang (太阳, EX-HN5) sits in the temple region, in the depression about one finger-breadth behind the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus. Either side works; both sides are usual. Using the tip of the thumb, start with light pressure, then gradually increase until you feel a dull soreness. Hold about five seconds and release. Repeat about six times on each side. This extra point is often used when temple headache, migraine, dizziness, or neck ache sits with Wind-Heat or internal Wind patterns. Stop if pain sharpens.
Point guide
Sit upright facing a mirror if that helps. Find the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer corner of the eye. Mark the midpoint between those two landmarks, then move about one finger-breadth straight back into the soft temple depression. Feel for a hollow, not hard bone.
Using the tip of the thumb, apply light pressure first. Gradually increase until you feel a dull soreness (酸胀). Keep the press kind. Sharp shooting pain means ease off and relocate the hollow.
Hold that pressure for about five seconds, then release. Repeat the press-and-release about six times on one side, then the other. Both sides are usual when both temples ache.
Ease off if the press feels sharp, numb, or wrong. Mild ache that eases on release is common; sharp pain is a stop signal. Skip broken skin, a rash, or a swollen temple.
Try today Locate Tai Yang at both temples and press-and-release about six times on each side.
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Self-press tips are educational, not personal medical advice. Book a consult for headaches, migraines, dizziness, or neck ache that keep returning.
FAQs
In the temple region, in the depression about one finger-breadth behind the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus. Feel for the soft hollow at the temple. Either side works; both sides are usual.
在颞部，当眉梢与目外眦之间向后约一横指的凹陷处。取穴时先找眉梢与外眼角的中点，再向后约一横指按入软陷，不要按在硬骨上。左右两侧都可按。
Use the tip of the thumb. Start light, then increase until you feel a dull soreness. Hold about five seconds and release. Repeat about six times on each side. Sharp pain means ease off.
Home press often targets temple headache, migraine, dizziness, or neck ache, and is classically linked with dispersing Wind-Heat or settling internal Wind. Self-press is a short habit between visits, not care for sudden severe headache, vision loss, or collapse.
Yes, when both sides ache. Press one side about six times, then the other. Start with whichever temple is easier to reach.
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