Supra-orbital pain
The pain is located above the eyebrows, either one-sided or two-sided, or spreading over the forehead. TCM claims that the pain is mainly caused by invasion of wind-heat pathogens or wind pathogens along with stasis. Also, dysfunctions of the stomach and gallbladder meridians have played important roles in the development process.
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TCM disharmony patterns |
Headache manifestations |
Therapeutic principles |
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Invasion of wind-heat |
Pain above the eyebrow or distending feeling in the forehead, accompanied by red and tearing eye, and sensitivity to light. There may also exterior symptoms such as fever and aversion to wind blowing. A red tongue tip, and thin yellow tongue coating, the pulse is floating and rapid |
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Wind-stasis obstructed collaterals |
Pricking or stabbing pain above the eyebrow, sensitivity to light, the pain may be further aggravated by pressing. The tongue is dark-purplish or has purple spots on it, and the pulse is taut and hesitant. Individuals may have a history of head injury |
Disperse wind, activate blood and stop pain |
