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CV23 · 任脉

Lianquan lián quán · 廉泉

Location. On the front of the neck, above the laryngeal prominence, in the depression on the upper border of the hyoid bone, on the anterior midline.

A classical point for the tongue and the throat; the name means a clean spring, referring to the flow of fluids.

定位。颈前区,喉结上方,舌骨上缘的凹陷中,前正中线上。

咽喉与舌的古典要穴;穴名廉泉意指清泉,与津液相关。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
The base of the tongue and the airway lie close behind this point. Needling is a practitioner skill; do not attempt it at home.

Other points on the Conception Vessel

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