The Extra Points, Jiachengjiang
jiachengjiang, "Adjacent to Container of Fluids"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
M-HN-18   
Meridian
Meridian:
The Extra Points  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (CAM) [revised ed. 1999]  Browse
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
1 cun lateral to Chengjiang (Ren 24)
  • Deadman
1 cun lateral to Chengqiang Ren 24, over the mental foramen
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
Puncture obliquely .5-1 cun
  • Deadman
A. Perpendicular-oblique insertion medially and inferiorly into the mental foramen, .3-.5 cun B. Transverse insertion .5-1.5 cun