NAME
CHENGJIANG
LOCATION
In the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove.
Note: the mentolabial groove runs horizontally, approximately midway between the chin and the lower lip.
On the chin, in the depression below the middle of the lower lip.
NEEDLING
Puncture obliquely upward 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Slanted insertion, directed upward, 0.3 to 0.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and pain.
Transverse-oblique insertion directed superiorly 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
Transverse insertion along the lower lip to join with ST-4 Dicang.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the Large Intestine, Stomach and DU channels.
Exit point
Sun Si-miao Ghost point
ACTIONS
Expels Exterior Wind
Extinguishes Wind
Benefits the face
Regulates the REN channel
INDICATIONS
Facial puffiness
Swelling of the gums
Toothache
Excess salivation
Mental disorders
Deviation of the eyes and mouth
Excessive fears
Lockjaw
Sudden voice loss
Gum pain
Melancholia
Wind epilepsy
Stiffness of the head and nape
Tetany
Mania-depression
Epistaxis
Dark urine
Sweating
Abdominal masses in women
Alveodental pyorrhea
Pyorrhea
Epilepsy and madness
Torticollis
Hemiplegia due to cerebral hemorrhage
Hernia
Anuria
Facial paralysis
Hemiplegia
Mouth and tongue ulcers
Emaciation and thirst
The more one drinks, the thirstier one gets
Lack of coordination
Deaf-mutism
Muteness
Gingivitis
Aphonia
Excessive thirst
Lip tension
Psychosis
Stiff neck
Pain and numbness of the face
Purple lips
Dry mouth
Wasting and thirsting disorder with a great desire to drink
Shan disorder in men
Trismus
Dental neuralgia
Dental caries
Contracture of the nape of the neck
Uterine spasms
Coma
COMBINATIONS
| LI-19 Heliao H-HN-20 Qianzheng GB-20 Fengchi | ST-4 Dicang ST-45 Lidui | DU-16 Fengfu |
| Facial paralysis | Fever blisters on the lips and mouth | Stiff neck Stiffness and pain of the neck with difficult rotation |
| LI-4 Hegu ST-4 Dicang ST-6 Jiache DU-26 Renzhong GB-2 Tinghui | LI-4 Hegu ST-6 Jiache DU-26 Renzhong DU-20 Baihui | UB-40 Weizhong |
| Deviation of the mouth and eye | Lockjaw following Windstroke (reduce Chengjiang) | Ceaseless nosebleed |
| UB-49 Yishe KI-2 Rangu SJ-1 Guanchong | M-HN-20 Jinjin-Yuye DU-26 Renzhong REN-23 Lianquan LI-11 Quchi PC-8 Laogong LIV-3 Taichong LIV-2 Xingjian KI-2 Rangu SP-1 Yinbai | PC-8 Laogong |
| Wasting and thirsting disorder with a great desire to drink | Wasting and thirsting disorder | Mouth ulcers |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a good point if the REN channel is stuck or traumatized. Good for patients who are mentally or physically withered. It causes fluid secretions to flow freely and enhances the Spirit and mind. It is mostly used for Exterior Wind affecting the face. It is good for the treatment of psychosis and epilepsy.