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Introduction To Acupoints

Gold Saliva

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Acupoint Name：Gold Saliva Acupoint

Acupoint Code：EX-HN12

PinYin：jinjin

Associated Meridian：Extraordinary points outside the meridians

Main Diseases for Treatment

1.Stiffness of the tongue, tongue swelling, mouth sores, throat closure, and other oral and tongue conditions;
2.Vomiting, thirst, diarrhea;
3.Aphasia.

Acupoint Location

Located inside the oral cavity, on the veins beside the lingual frenulum. The vein on the left side is called Gold Saliva (EX-HN12), and the vein on the right side is called Jade Saliva (EX-HN13).

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Sit or lie down straight, open the mouth, and roll the tongue upward to the back. The veins on both sides of the lingual frenulum can be seen faintly, which are the acupoints. The one on the left is called Gold Saliva (EX-HN12), and the one on the right is called Jade Saliva (EX-HN13).

Acupoint Chart