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Gall Bladder 21

Chinese Name: Jianjing  (English translation: Shoulder Well)

Location: On the shoulder, directly above the nipple, at the midpoint of the line connecting DU 14 and the acromion.

Classification: Crossing point on the Gall Bladder, San Jiao and Stomach Meridians and the Yang Wei Vessel

Indications:

• Mastitis, insufficient lactation
• Dizziness, headache, rigidity and pain of the neck, limitation of the upper extremities
• Difficult labor, scrofula

Functions: Activates the meridian, descends Qi, promotes labor, benefits the breasts, resolves Phlegm.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun.  Below this point is the apex of the lung, do not puncture deeply. Needling this point is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Internal Cleanse Capsules

Promotes Gentle Detoxification

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Tame Your Allergies All Year Round

Calm-Fort Sleeping Elixir

Calm and Relaxation in a Bottle

Internal Cleanse Tea

Detoxifies and Relaxes the Mind & Body 

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Tonic Oil

Warms and circulates for the relief of minor aches and pains