Headaches on the sides of the head, the temple, & behind the eyes

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This info is taken from The Practice of by Giovanni

Maciocia:

 

" Side of the Head "

 

" This area corresponds to the Gall-Bladder channel and a headache

here is most frequently due to Liver-Yang, Liver-Fire or Liver-Wind

rising. This headache is sharp and throbbing in character. " (p. 8.)

 

He goes on to say that a headache on only one side of the head most

likely is due to Liver-Yang or Liver-Fire rising. (p. 8.)

 

" Temples "

 

" This area also corresponds to the Gall-Bladder channel and a

headache most frequently affects one side only. This headache is

usually due to Liver-Yang, Liver-Fire or Liver-Wind rising and is

throbbing in character. " (p. 8.)

 

" Behind the Eyes "

 

" This is a very frequent location for migraine. The headache is due

to Liver-Blood deficiency if the pain is dull, or to Liver-Yang

rising if the pain is sharp and severe. " (p. 8.) (Remember the

general rule about dull pain - Deficiency, and sharp pain - Excess.)

 

Note to beginning TCM herbalsim students. Even though you're

primarily studying TCM herbalism, you'll still want to learn the

course of the meridians. Very often knowing the course of a

meridian will aid in diagnosis.