The author selected the method of acupuncturing Dazhui with cupping totreat headache

toothache

inflammation of the pharynx and larynx and conjun-ctivitis andswelling and pain of the eye for years. The results have proved satisfactory. The summary has been made as follows:From 1965 to 1984

there were 540 cases on observation

including 206with headacbe; 204 with toothache; 87 with inflammation of the pharynx andlarynx and 43 with conjunctivitis and swelling and pain of the eye. Dazhui ischosen combined with the points in either side of the spine (5 fens away fromDazhui). The peck needling is used with a three-edged needle in 1 to 2 fensdeep after the routine sterilization

than cupping on Dazhui for 10 to 15 min-utes. There is one time a day and 3 days as a course.