REN-24, Chéng Jiāng, 承浆, Sauce Receptacle

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Categories
Ghost Point • Meeting point of the REN, DU, LI, ST channels
Location
Centre of the mentolabial groove right under the lips
Needling
Type: Perpendicular, Oblique    Depth:  0.1 to 0.2 cun, Prick to bleed
Description: Transverse-oblique insertion directed superiorly 0.2 to 0.3 cun • Transverse insertion along the lower lip to join with ST 4.
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
Mouth, throat problems: deviation of mouth, Bell's palsy, toothache, gum pain, tongue ulcer, sudden loss of voice, thirsty,
Energetics 2
GHOST POINT: Calm “Shen”
Energetics 3
Urinary problems: enuresis
Energetics 4
Energetics 5
Energetics 6

 

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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