廉泉 (Liánquán) — Ridge Spring
Ren (Conception) channel · point 23
Meeting point of the Ren Mai with the Yin Wei Mai
Location
On the neck, on the anterior midline, in the depression above the hyoid bone, superior to the laryngeal prominence.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–1.0 cun
Angle:
Oblique, directed toward the root of the tongue
Functions
- Benefits the tongue and the voice
- Resolves phlegm and promotes speech
- Promotes the flow of saliva
Indications
Stiffness of the tongue and difficulty speaking after strokesudden loss of voiceexcessive salivation or droolingdifficulty swallowingdry mouthsore throat
Clinical Notes
The principal point for post-stroke dysarthria and swallowing difficulty, needled toward the tongue root.
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