Shan Gen
Shan Gen · 山根 · ซานเกิน
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Location
On the midline of the nasal bridge, at the junction between the haired skin and the hairless nasal planum.
Landmark: Midline of the nasal bridge at the skin-planum junction.
Actions and Indications
Restores consciousness and clears acute heat.
Needling
Bleed with a sharp 25G needle, 1-2 mm deep, until 2-3 drops appear.
Cautions
Painful and the animal will jerk its head — restrain firmly.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Middle of Person 人中
Restores consciousness immediately and stimulates respiration — the principal resuscitation point.
Er Jian (ear tip) 耳尖
Cools the blood and clears heat and toxin.
Long Strong 長強
Raises yang and regulates the anus and tail.
Gushing Spring 湧泉
Draws fire downward and restores consciousness immediately.
Wei Jian (tail tip) 尾尖
Clears heat and restores consciousness.
Central Surge 中衝
Restores consciousness and clears acute heat.