The Extra Points, Erjian
erjian, "Tip of the Ear"

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Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
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	Meridian: The Extra Points		Reference Source: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]		Point Location: CAM Fold the auricle, the point is at the apex of the auricle. Deadman When the ear is folded forwards, this point lies at the apex of the ear. How To Find It Fold the ear so that the posterior part of the upper helix directly covers the anterior part of the upper helix. Take care not to push the whole of the ear forwards.
	Innervation: No innervation data at this time		Vasculature: No vasculature data at this time
	Cautions: No cautions at this time		Technique: CAM Puncture perpendicularly .1-.2 cun or prick to cause bleeding. Deadman Perpendicular insertion 0.1 cun or prick to bleed Moxa 3-5 cones

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Erjian Extra Points Point