(EX) Shang Lian Quan Acupuncture Point

• English Name: On The Neck
• Pinyin Name: Shanglianquan
• Chinese Character:

(EX) Shang Lian Quan Clinical Usages

• Local issues in the area - sore throat, congestion, difficulty swallowing, stiff tongue, loss of voice.
• May be used as a local point for obstructive sleep apnea to help open the throat.

• Blog Posts Where (EX) Shang Lian Quan Is Discussed

•   Meta-Analysis Finds Acupuncture Effective for Sleep Apnea

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•   Austrian Study Shows Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Endometriosis
•   Study Finds Acupuncture Effective For Premature Ovarian Failure
•   Acupuncture Accelerates Recovery from General Anesthesia
•   Acupuncture for Colitis - Animal Study Leads To Clues of Benefit
•   Electroacupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis Found Effective - High Intensity Better Than Low
•   Acupuncture Shown To Be More Cost Effective, and Effective Overall, than NSAIDS for Chronic Low Back Pain
•   Acupuncture Anesthesia Research

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Sleep Disorders (Sleep Apnea)
• Sore Throat
• Vocal Problems

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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