Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 28, Yin Jiao
齦交, yín jiāo, "Gum Intersection"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Duan Jiao	duàn jiāo	斷交	Extremity Intersection
Yin Feng Jin Zhong	yín fèng jīn zhōng	齦縫筋中	Gum Crevice Sinew Center

Meridian: Du Mai (Governing Vessel)	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM At the junction of the gum and the frenulum of the upper lip. Deadman Inside the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and the gum.
Innervation: The branch of the superior alveolar nerve.	Vasculature: The superior labial artery and vein.
Cautions: avoid use with Moxa No cautions at this time	Technique: CAM Puncture obliquely upward 0.1-0.2 inch, or prick to cause bleeding. Deadman

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	+1 Stephanie Stanczyk Clears heat and benefits the gums add comment

	+1 Stephanie Stanczyk Benefits the nose and eyes add comment

	+1 Andrea Murchison (Rootdown Editor) Redness swelling and pain of the gums add comment

	0 Rootdown Staff (Rootdown Staff) Mental disorders add comment

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	0 Rootdown Staff (Rootdown Staff) Rhinorrhea. add comment

Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 28, Yin Jiao齦交, yín jiāo, "Gum Intersection"

Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 28, Yin Jiao
齦交, yín jiāo, "Gum Intersection"