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Eyebrows and Eyes ł Representing Organs: Liver and Gallbladder
ł Acupuncture Points: Zanzhu (BL-2) , improves circulation DURXQGWKHH\HV DQG4LDQJMLDQ *% OLIWVDQGEULJKWHQVWKH area around the eyes. Nose ł 5HSUHVHQWLQJ2UJDQV /XQJDQG+HDUW ł Acupuncture Points: Yingxiang (LI-20) , opens the nasal pas- sages, helps with respiratory issues; and Shangxing (DU-23) , enhances nasal and facial health. Cheeks ł Representing Organs: Stomach and Spleen ł Acupuncture Points: Suyuan (ST-8) OLIWV DQG ¿UPV WKH VNLQ around the cheeks; and Jiache (ST-6) , relieves tension in the jaw area. Mouth and Jaw ł 5HSUHVHQWLQJ2UJDQV .LGQH\DQG'LJHVWLYH6\VWHP ł Acupuncture Points: Hegu (LI-4) , balances the body and boosts overall health; and Jiache (ST-6) , important for jaw tension and issues. Chin and Lower Jaw ł Representing Organs: Kidney and Reproductive System ł Acupuncture Points: Tianrong (REN-24), located on the chin, can help in lifting and rejuvenating the face; and Dazhong (KD- 3) , kidneys are represented here; good for overall vitality.
Hegu (LI-1) helps regulate the body’s overall energy and enhances facial treatments.
A few key points for facial acupuncture.
Ears ł Representing Organs: All organs are represented in auricular acupuncture. ł Acupuncture Points: Points on the ear can be manipulated to af- fect various organ systems throughout the body. Facial Acupuncture Key Points $FXSXQFWXUHFDQEHXWLOL]HGIRUYDULRXVFRVPHWLFJRDOVLQFOXGLQJIRU lifting and enhancing the brows; reducing nasolabial folds, commonly NQRZQDVODXJKOLQHV GRXEOHFKLQVDQGMRZOV DQGFURZVIHHW²WKH¿QH lines and wrinkles that form on the outer corners of your eyes. While indi- vidual results may vary, numerous acupuncture points in varying combi- nations are used for promoting facial rejuvenation and targeting problem
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