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JINJIN-YUYE

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NAME JINJIN-YUYE LOCATION At the veins on the two sides of vinculum lingue , when the tongue is rolled back. The left side is Jinjin and the right side is Yuye.

NAME

JINJIN-YUYE

LOCATION

At the veins on the two sides of vinculum lingue , when the tongue is rolled back. The left side is Jinjin and the right side is Yuye.
These paired points are located on the veins on either side of the frenulum of the tongue, Jinjin to the left and to the right.

NEEDLING

Prick to bleed.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Clears Heat
Reduces swelling
Generates Fluids

INDICATIONS

Stomatitis
Glossitis
Tonsillitis
Acute gastritis
Emaciation
Thirst
Aphasia
Vomiting
Morning sickness
Severe and unremitting nausea
Vomiting of pregnancy
Lotus flower tongue
Pain and swelling of the tongue
Mouth ulcers
Throat Bi
Loss of voice
Loss of voice following Windstroke
Wasting and thirsting disorder
Diarrhea
Parched mouth associated with wasting and thirsting disorder

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

These points may be used in severe and recalcitrant disorders of the tongue.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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