Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Qianzheng

English: Pull Aright
Also Known As:

Location

  • 0.5 cun anterior to the earlobe.
  • 0.5 to 1 cun anterior to auricular lobe.

Needling

  • Slanted insertion with the needle directed forward, 0.5 to 1 cun, Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes extending throughout the cheek.

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

  • Facial paralysis
  • Parotitis
  • Tongue ulcers
  • Ulcers in the mouth
  • Deviation of the eyes and mouth

Combinations

ST-4
Dicang
GB-20
Fengchi
GB-14
Yangbai

SJ-17
Yifeng
LI-4
Hegu

REN-24
Chengjiang

DU-28
Yinjiao
ST-4
Dicang
LI-4
Hegu

Facial paralysis

Parotitis

Mouth ulcers t

Contraindications

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.