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Also same-channel point selection. Selecting points on the same channel as the disease site. Points are selected at either local or distant locations. Disease sites in the head, face or trunk are often treated by distant points below the elbows and knees on the affected channel. For example, yáng brightness (yáng míng) headache can be treated by needling LI-4 (Union Valley, 合谷 hé gǔ), and stomach pain can be treated by needling ST-36 (Leg Three Lǐ, 足三里 zú sān lǐ). In some cases, points close to the affected area are chosen, e.g., LR-13 (Camphorwood Gate, 章门 zhāng mén) for liver vomiting and pain or LI-20 (Welcome Fragrance, 迎香 yíng xiāng) for nasal congestion and loss of sense of smell. See point selection.

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