Stomach 8 - Head Tied - An Acupuncture Point for Digesting Thoughts, Easing Worry, & Clearing the Mind
Spirit of the Point
Head Tied - ST 8
The meeting point of the Stomach (Earth) and Gall Bladder (Wood) channels with the Yang Linking Vessel.
"I’m all tied up… and tied up… Yes! You said it! I’m all tied up inside! Okay! I’m all tied up inside… and those dirty bombs means that … if I don’t… untie myself inside the emotional knots … I’m gonna explode! Yeah! Oh, it’s so simple! And so brilliant" - Bob Wiley, What About Bob?
Head Tied can help us when we are feeling emotional, mental, or spiritual turmoil; when we are exhausted and overwhelmed with stuck, undigested thoughts and emotions!
note: The benefits of this point were requested point from our VW community member Catalina! Yay Catalina!
Physical Level Indications:
Splitting headache with chills and fever, dizziness, vomiting.
Dimness of vision, bursting eye pain, twitching of the eyelids, eye spasms.
Dyspnoea with agitation and oppression, hemiplegia.
Emotional/Mental
Helps to digest stuck thoughts & emotions
Helpful for obsessive, compulsive thinking
Eases worry & mental turmoil
Clears the mind
Spirit Level
This point helps to unburden the spirit when you are in turmoil and feeling like you are all tied up in knots.
Location:
At the corner of the forehead, about 4.5 anatomical inches from the centerline and.5 an anatomical inch within the anterior hairline.
How to Stimulate:
You can stimulate this point by gently massaging it directly with your finger for 30 seconds or until you are inspired to take a deep breath.
Feel Amazing!
Love, Lance
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