【Category】
This acupoint Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing belongs to hand yangming, Tongren acupoint acupuncture and moxibustion Illustrated Book belongs to the governor vessel (GV).
【Origin】
Literal meaning "end exchange". "Dui" connects to "Rui", and the point is the tip of the upper lip, hence its name. Yi Xin Fang is written as: "The sharp end of the lip".
【Location】
At the tip of the upper lip on the face, at the transition between the skin at the lower end of the
Renzhong groove and the lip.
- Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing: "On the top of the lip",
- Yixue Rumen: "On the center of the upper lip";
- Xunjing Kaoxue Bian: "In the middle of the lip between the red and white flesh".
【Anatomy】
- Muscle: Orbicularis oris.
- Nerve: buccal branch of facial nerve and branches of infraorbital nerve.
- Vessels: Upper labial artery and vein.
【Manipulation】
perpendicular insertion or upward oblique insertion 0.3~0.5 inches. Moxibustion is prohibited.
【Efficacy】
Refreshes the mind and relieves heat.
- Classical: epilepsy, red and astringent urine, dry tongue, strong lip kiss, dental caries pain, consumptive thirst, epistaxis, cold and heat.
【Recipe】
- Epilepsy and vomiting: Duiduan (GV27), Benshen (GB13).
- Long lip kiss, upper dental caries painful: Duiduan (GV27), Muchuang (GB16), Zhengying (GB17), Ermen (TE21).
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