TB 19 — Lú Xī (颅息) — Skull's Rest
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1. Overview
TB 19 — Lú Xī (颅息) — is an acupuncture point on the Triple Burner meridian (San Jiao). Its English name, Skull's Rest, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use TB 19 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1 cun above TB-18 Qimai behind the ear.
3. Actions
- Benefits the ears
- Clears Heat
- Calms fright
- Relieves tetany
4. Indications
- Headache
- Tinnitus
- Deafness
- Pain in the ear
- Infantile convulsions
- Dizziness
- Tetany
- Fright and fear
- Childhood vomiting of foamy, watery saliva
5. Needling
Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
TB 19 Lú Xī (Skull's Rest) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use TB 19 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Tinnitus. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
