Extra points

EX-HN-8 (Shàngyíngxiāng, 上迎香) — Upper Welcome Fragrance (Bitong)

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Meridian
Extra points (EX)
Anatomical view
head
Point classification
Also called Bitong (Nose Passage).
Depth reference
Transverse insertion 0.3-0.5 cun, tip directed upward and medially.
Moxibustion
Not commonly indicated.
Reference aliases
EXHN-8; Shangyingxiang; 上迎香; Upper Welcome Fragrance (Bitong)

Anatomical location

On the face, at the junction of the superior border of the alar cartilage and the nasal bone, at the upper end of the nasolabial groove.

Traditional actions

Opens the nose, dispels wind and clears heat.

Recorded indications

Primary: Nasal congestion; rhinitis; sinusitis; loss of sense of smell

Secondary: Excessive lacrimation; headache; facial itching

How to read this reference

AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.

Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.

Sources

References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region EX-HN8
  2. Deadman P. A Manual of Acupuncture Extra points

Frequently asked questions

Where is EX-HN-8 located?

On the face, at the junction of the superior border of the alar cartilage and the nasal bone, at the upper end of the nasolabial groove.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for EX-HN-8?

Opens the nose, dispels wind and clears heat. The dataset lists these primary indications: Nasal congestion; rhinitis; sinusitis; loss of sense of smell Secondary indications are recorded as: Excessive lacrimation; headache; facial itching

Is EX-HN-8 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify EX-HN-8 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.