The Extra Points, Hai Quan
hai quan, "Sea Spring"


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Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Gui Feng  Ghost Seal
Meridian
Meridian:
The Extra Points  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
A Manual of Acupuncture ('Deadman')  Browse
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
  • Deadman
In the center of the frenulum of the tongue between Jinjin and Yuye (M-HN-20)
How To Find It
The tongue should be rolled back to locate and treat this point. If required the practitioner should roll the tongue back using a gauze swab or wooden spatula. If the deeper method is used, the tongue then rests on the needle with the mouth closed.
Innervation
Innervation:
No innervation data at this time
Vasculature
Vasculature:
No vasculature data at this time
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
  • Deadman
i. 0.1 to 0.2 cun or prick to bleed; ii. 1.5 cun directed towards Yamen GV-15.

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