Location
In the depression the in the center of the mentolabial groove.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which CV24 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AlcoholismMuscle WastingBenefit FaceBenefit FaceBenefit Regulate Ren MaiCyanosis Lips PurpleCyanosis Lips PurpleDepressionDeviation EyeDeviation EyeFacial DroopFacial DroopPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderShan Men DisorderShan Men DisorderDry MouthDry MouthEpilepsy WindEpilepsy WindFibroids / Masses JiaFibroids Masses JiaFibroids / Masses ZhengFibroids Masses ZhengHemiplegiaNeck Nape StiffnessImmobility Neck NapeNosebleedFace NumbnessFace NumbnessPainGums PainGums PainTeeth PainTeeth PainRegulate Ren MaiSaliva ExcessiveSaliva ExcessiveSweatingFacial SwellingFacial SwellingTetanusTetanyThirsting ExcessiveThirsting ExcessiveUrine DarkUrine DarkVoice LossVoice LossWind
Protocols using CV24
- Skin Aging, Wrinkles, Skin Laxity – LI20, ST02, ST03, ST05, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB23, GB14, CV24, XH03, XH05 (https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70839)
- Xerostomia, Dry Mouth Radiation-induced, Cancer Nasopharyngeal, Cancer Head And Neck – LU07, KD06, CV24 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejca.2011.12.030)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia, Facial Pain – LI04, LI10, LI20, ST02, ST07, ST08, TB17, GB02, GB14, GB20, CV24 (https://doi.org/10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.Z20180246)
- Gag Reflex, Nausea Procedural – PC06, CV24 (https://doi.org/10.3390/medicines7040017)
- Dry Mouth, Xerostomia, Xerostomia Radiation-induced – LI04, ST36, SP06, CV24 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.01.050)
- Facial Paralysis, Synkinesis Facial – ST01, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST06, GB14, CV24, GV24, GV26, XH03, XH04 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000049719)
- Ear Pain, Paralysis Facial, Asymmetry Facial, Facial Numbness, Hyperacusis, Taste Altered – LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, CV24 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/5419407)
- Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Facial Paralysis Intractable – LI04, LI20, ST04, ST06, SI18, GB14, GB20, CV24, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1504089)
- Paralysis Facial Chronic – LI04, ST04, ST06, ST07, ST08, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, CV24, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.2015.08.73)
- Stroke, Salivary Dysfunction, Dysphagia Post-stroke, Pneumonia Stroke-associated – CV24 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-07190-w)
- Dysphagia, Xerostomia Radiation-induced, Hyposalivation, Oral Pain – LU07, LI01, KD06, GB32, CV24 (https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.10421)
- Face Numbness, Paralysis Facial, Muscle Stiffness Face – LI04, LI20, ST04, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, CV24 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/6531743)