ACUPUNCTURE
Hai Qian: TCM Acupoint Guide
HAIQIAN
Name
Hai Qian (Haiqian)
Location
In the center of the frenum linguae, on the underside of the tongue.
Needling
Prick to bleed.
Indications
- Diaphragmatic spasm
- Emaciation
- Thirst
- Glossitis
- Swollen tongue
- Throat obstruction
- Vomiting
- Painful diarrhea
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Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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