XH20 (Axillary Gate)

腋门yè mén

Extra Points: Head

Location of acupuncture point XH20 (Axillary Gate)
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Indications
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Protocols

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.

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