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This point, at the upper lip, benefits the mouth, lips and gums and calms the spirit.
Location
On the face, at the junction of the philtrum and the upper lip, at the midpoint of the upper border of the upper lip (the vermilion border).
Anatomy
In the orbicularis oris; the superior labial artery and vein; the buccal branch of the facial nerve and the infraorbital nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the mouth, lips and gums
- Calms the spirit and clears heat
Indications
Swelling and pain of the gums and lips, nasal congestion and nosebleed, facial paralysis, and mania.
Needling
0.2-0.3 cun, oblique upward insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is not used on the lip.
Point Combinations
With DU-26 for the face and mouth.
Classical Text References
A point of the Du Mai at the upper lip.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
