Acupressure points

GV26

Water Trough

Commonly used for hiccups

Directions

Location
Front of head and face

In the groove between your nose and upper lip, about two thirds of the way up.

Sidedness
Use at the single location
Pressure and timing
Use gentle pressure for 20–30 sec. Use the pad of a finger or thumb and keep the pressure comfortable, never painful. Stop if it hurts, and do not press over broken, irritated, or infected skin.

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