EXT-7 - Obscured Clarity
翳明 - Yì míng
Point Region: Head
EXT-7, or 'Yiming' (meaning 'Screen of Light'), is a local point located behind the ear. Its name refers to its ability to address issues related to the 'eyes' and 'ears,' as well as a sense of clarity and focus.
As a local point, Yiming is primarily used for issues related to the ears and face, such as a ringing in the ears, a loss of hearing, and a stiff jaw. It is a go-to point for 'clearing heat' and 'regulating' the flow of energy in the ears and jaw. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of balance and harmony to the entire body.
Yiming 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: On the posterior border of the mastoid process, at the junction of the neck and occiput.
How to Locate:
- Feel behind your ear for the bony prominence (mastoid process)
- Trace downward to where your neck meets the base of your skull
- Find the depression just behind and below the ear
- This point is at the junction of neck and skull
Primary Functions
Sensory System
- Improves vision and treats eye disorders
- Relieves night blindness
- Treats cataracts and glaucoma
- Reduces eye fatigue and strain
Nervous System
- Treats insomnia and sleep disorders
- Calms the mind
- Relieves occipital headaches
Circulatory System
- Improves blood flow to the eyes
- Enhances retinal circulation
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Myopia
- Night blindness
- Tinnitus
- Deafness
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Neck stiffness
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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EXT-7 Protocols
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