The method of needle insertion for Anmian acupoint is either one-handed or two-handed method.
Anmian point is one of the meridian points of the head, which is located at the midpoint of the line between Fengchi point and Cataract point. It has the effect of calming the spirit and helping to sleep, relieving pain and palpitation, etc. It can assist in the treatment of insomnia, epilepsy, palpitation, vertigo, headache and other diseases, and can be used in conjunction with the Divine Gate, Nei Guan, Fengchi and other acupuncture points.
The needling method of Anmian point is either one-handed or two-handed, with one-handed needling by insertion or twisting, and two-handed needling by finger-cutting.
Stabbing pain may occur after needling the Anmian point; people suffering from serious brain diseases should avoid needling this point; and attention should be paid to the depth of needling so as not to cause damage to the nerves or blood vessels.
Acupuncture operations must be carried out by a professional Chinese medicine technician, do not operate by yourself, in order to avoid serious consequences.