Scalp acupuncture is a kind of therapy in which acupuncture and/or moxibustion are used to stimulate the points as well as meridians and collaterals on the head to regulate the movement of qi and blood, and the functions of Zang-fu organs. Some chooses related points on the head to treat diseases according to the theory of Zang-fu organs and the theory of meridians and collaterals, others needle the corresponding stimulating areas on the scalp according to the action location of cerebral cortex. Its theoretical foundation includes the theory of meridians and collaterals, the theory of the action location of cerebral cortex and the theory of holographic biology. The author used it solely or in combination with body acupuncture and moxibustion not only for the central nerve diseases, but also for all other various diseases and symptoms, as well as cortex-internal organs dysfunction with satisfactory therapeutic effects. This article listed the treatment with scalp acupuncture and other needling methods for incontinence of urine, loss of vision and excessive salivation.
