Atlas of Acupuncture

6 Extra Points

Location

On the underside of the tongue, on the lingual vein to the left of

the frenulum.

How to find

Ask the patient to roll their tongue upward to reveal the lingual

veins.

Needling

Prick to bleed: Briefly puncture with a needle, lancet or three-

edged needle and let bleed. Often used together with ➞Ex-HN-13

(yuye). Caution: Contraindicated with bleeding disorders or in

patients taking anticoagulant medication.

Actions/Indications

● Dispels Heat and Wind

Ex-HN-12 Golden Liquid JINJIN

Ex-HN-12

(jinjin)

Ex-HN-13

(yuye)

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