Jiā Chéng Jiāng (夹承浆) — Lateral to Chengjiang
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1. Overview
Jiā Chéng Jiāng (夹承浆) is a classical extra (non-channel) acupuncture point — Lateral to Chengjiang. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use Jiā Chéng Jiāng as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1 cun lateral to CV-24 Chengjiang, over the mental foramen.
3. Actions
- Eliminates Wind
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- TRigeminal neuralgia
- Facial paralysis
- Facial pain
- Toothache
- Facial spasm
- Deviation of the mouth and eyes
- Swelling of the gums
- Jaundice
5. Needling
Straight insertion, 0.2 to 0.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
Jiā Chéng Jiāng (Lateral to Chengjiang) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use Jiā Chéng Jiāng as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Facial paralysis. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
