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.