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Yinjiaoxue

Synonyms:
  1. 龈交
  2. GV28
  3. 齦交

Yinjiaoxue
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Yinjiaoxue(GV28,龈交) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Governor Vessel.

Location

Inside the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and gum.

Indication

  • ①Wry mouth, trismus, toothache, bleeding from the gums, epistaxis, redness and swelling of face and cheek, or facial or mouth problems;
  • ②epilepsy.

Method

Oblique insertion 0.2~0.3 cun upward, or prick it to bleed.