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Question on point location comments

By Archived User | Updated: Dec 31, 2021 | Published: Dec 31, 2021

What does it mean when a point location contains ** AA ** ?

I'll hang up and wait for your answer ;)

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Archived Comments

Comment by Chad J. Dupuis, L.Ac.

AA means Avoid Artery (when needling). You can view all of the relevant point contraindications and groupings on our acupuncture point contraindications page.