Scalp acupuncture, also known as scalp acupuncture, is a kind of therapy to treat diseases by stimulating specific parts of the hairline area of the head. Scalp acupuncture was put forward as early as 1950s, but it was really popularized in clinic after 1970s. Through the treatment of a large number of patients, it is proved that scalp acupuncture therapy is not only simple and safe, but also has unique curative effect on many diseases caused by brain.

Common scalp acupuncture stimulation site map

Different from body acupuncture, scalp acupuncture points have six different systems, each with its own characteristics. There are three standardization schemes for scalp acupoint names: Jiaoshunfa scalp acupoint name system and Fangscalp acupoint name system. Among them, the standardization scheme of scalp acupoint names is a common international standard at present, but it is difficult for beginners to master it.

In fact; Clinically, scalp acupoints proposed by Shanxi Jiao Shunfa have great influence, and the method of acupoint selection is simple, especially suitable for beginners. Therefore, this section only introduces Jiao Shunfa's scalp acupoint naming system, and the standardized scalp acupoint naming scheme is attached to this section as an extracurricular part for the reference of interested readers. The main scalp acupoints are introduced as follows:

Before acupoints are selected, the positions of the anterior and posterior midline and the eyebrow occipital line should be defined first.

Anterior and posterior midline: the connecting line between eyebrows and the lower edge of occipital tuberosity apex.

Eyebrow occipital line: the line connecting the upper edge of the middle point of the eyebrow and the top of occipital tuberosity.