Chengjiang CV24 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution
Nomenclature:
Cheng: receiving Jiang: fluid
Chengjiang is in the depression at the middle of the chin; it is where excessive saliva is received.
English name/meaning : Fluid Container
Chinese name: 承浆
Chinese pinyin : Cheng jiang
Korean name: Sungjang
Japanese name: Shosho
Vietnamese name: Thua tu’o’ng
French Name:Tchreng-tsiang
Functions:
Dispels wind invigorates collaterals, disperses swelling.
Location:
In the depression at the center of the mentolabial gooove.
Indications:
- Chengjiang is major point for local disorders like Deviated mouth, profuse salivation, stomatitis, swelling in the cheek and gums, toothache, sudden aphonia;
- Calm shen : Epilepsy, Psychosis
Method:
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 cun.
Remark:
- Crossing Point of Conception vessel and Governor vessel, Large intestine, Stomach channel/
- Ghost point.