EXT-5 - Supreme Yang

太阳 - Tài yáng

Point Region: Face

EXT

Extra Points

其他穴位 - Qítā Xuéwèi

EXT-5, or 'Taiyang' (meaning 'Sun'), is a local point located on the side of the head. Its name refers to its position as a 'sun' or 'sun-like' point that can be used to address issues related to the head and neck.

As a local point, Taiyang is primarily used for issues related to the head and face, such as a headache, a stiff neck, and a sense of 'swelling' in the face. It is a go-to point for 'clearing heat' and 'regulating' the flow of energy in the head and neck. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of balance and harmony to the entire body.

Taiyang acts as a vital access point to the core of the body, providing a direct and effective way to address blockages and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the upper body. It's a reminder of the power of local points to provide targeted relief and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the entire body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: In the depression of the temple, over the temporalis muscle.

How to Locate:

  1. Locate your temples
  2. Find the depression between your eye and ear
  3. This is the soft hollow area above the cheekbone
  4. This depression in the temple is EXT-5
Location illustration for In the depression of the temple, over the temporalis muscle.

Primary Functions

Nervous System

  • Relieves temporal headaches and migraines
  • Treats trigeminal neuralgia
  • Reduces facial paralysis symptoms
  • Calms nervous tension

Sensory System

  • Improves visual clarity
  • Relieves eye strain and fatigue
  • Treats conjunctivitis

Circulatory System

  • Improves cerebral circulation
  • Regulates blood flow to the head

Emotional & Mental

  • Reduces stress and mental tension
  • Promotes mental clarity

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Temporal headache
  • Red eyes
  • Eye pain
  • Dizziness
  • Facial paralysis
  • Migraine
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Jaw tension

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

HeadacheMigraineHeadache - Tension

Select a point to learn about its location, primary functions, clinical applications, and protocols.

Combined Applications:

EXT-5 + GB-20
Treats temporal headache, eye strain, and facial tension
EXT-5 + ST-8
Relieves migraine and lateral head pain

EXT-5 Protocols

Migraine & Eye Strain Relief (3 minutes)

  1. Sit comfortably and close your eyes
  2. Locate 太阳 (EXT-5) — in the temple region, in the depression behind the lateral eyebrow
  3. Apply gentle pressure with fingertips for 30 seconds
  4. Massage in circular motions for 1 minute to relieve headache and eye fatigue
  5. Repeat pressure while breathing slowly and relaxing the jaw