Acupoint · ST9
Man’s Welcome ST9
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Location
On the neck level with the laryngeal prominence, at the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid, at the common carotid pulse.
Point-taking cue
Man's Welcome: where the ancients read the "welcoming" carotid pulse.
Meridian
Stomach Meridian · Neck · Earth
Point categories
Intersecting point
Indications
Sore swollen throat, high blood pressure
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