XH20 Yemen (Axillary Gate)

腋門yè ménYemen

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Location of acupuncture point XH20 Yemen (Axillary Gate)
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Indications
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Protocols
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Location

On the surface of the tongue, 1 thumb width from the tongue tip.

Cautions

Avoid deep needling; proximity to axillary vessels and nerves.

Indications

Conditions for which XH20 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

TCM actions

What classical sources say XH20 does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the point, not a condition.

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