The Extra Points, Sanjiaojiu
sanjiaojiu, "Triangle Moxibustion"

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Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
M-CA-23

	Meridian: The Extra Points		Reference Source: A Manual of Acupuncture ('Deadman')		Point Location: CAM This point is not in CAM Deadman On the lower abdomen. Construct an equilateral triangle of which the apex is the umbilicus (Shenque Ren 8) and the sides are equal to the length of the patient's smile. These points are located at the three points of the triangle. How To Find It It is helpful to describe this location to the patient. This will invariably induce a smile which can then be measured.
	Innervation: No innervation data at this time		Vasculature: No vasculature data at this time
	Cautions: No cautions at this time		Technique: CAM Deadman These points are treated by moxibustion only, whether indirect, mediated by sliced ginger, crushed garlic, aconite cake etc, or by cones placed directly on the skin.

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Sanjiaojiu Extra Points Point