DU 28 (GV 28)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Yin Jiao, Gum Intersection
Location
At the junction of the gum and the frenulum of the upper lip.
Indications
Mental disorders, pain and swelling of the gums, rhinorrhea.
Traditional Action
Diffuses the lung and frees the portals, clears heat and drains fire, brightens the eyes and relieves itching.
Contraindications
References:
Maciocia, Giovanni. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone, 1989
O’Connor, John and Bensky, Dan, trans. Acupuncture, A Comprehensive Text. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1981
Xinnong, Cheng, et al. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 1987.