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Actions & Effects [LARGE INTESTINE]
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Actions & Effects [LARGE INTESTINE]ACUPOINT LOCATION FUNCTIONS INDICATIONS DISCUSSION
**LI1
.1 cun radial corner of index
finger nail.
JING WELL
Clears YangMing channelheat
Benefits throat, alleviatespain
High unrelenting fever Shock, coma Toothache with lower jaw Heat, pain, stagnation at opposite
end of channel
JW: Heat, pain, stagnation, esp. at oppositeend of channel, for eye, ear pain/inflammation,toothache
Bleed for high fever, coma For arthritis of the index finger Good for febrile conditions
**LI2
Radial border of index fingerin the depression distal tometacarpophalangeal joint inbetween the muscle and thebone.
YING SPRING
SEDATION
RE, disperse wind Disperse heat in channels Fever Toothache (esp. lower jaw)
Distal effect on jaw Sedation point and ying-spring point, treats
excess and clears heat from opposite end of thechannel, for toothache, eye redness and pain,gum inflammation, sore throat.
**LI3
Radial border of index fingerin depression proximal tometacarpophalangeal joint in
between muscle and bone.
Clears YangMing heat Benefits, moistens throat Toothache Sore throat
Local inflammation Good point for toothache, often combined
with LI4 for stronger effect.
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Actions & Effects [LARGE INTESTINE]ACUPOINT LOCATION FUNCTIONS INDICATIONS DISCUSSION
**LI7
5 cun proximal to LI 5 on
line between LI 5 and LI 11w/forearm in neutralposition.
XI-CLEFT
Clears YangMing channelheat
Alleviates pain Special point for mouth & tongue
inflammation Auctorial inflammation Aching shoulder & arm channel
related
IP for mouth and tongue inflammations, acuteoral sores, stomatitis, glossitis, oral herpes,mouth ulcers, canker sores, gingivitis
***LI10
10 cun proximal to LI 5 online between LI 5 and LI 11w/forearm in neutralposition.
IMMUNE SYSTEM
MP FOREARM
Strengthens Wei Qi Pain in shoulder or arm Forearm/hand pain/paralysis due to
stroke
Motor impairment of arm & hand
Shoulder, elbow and wrist pain, tennis elbow,general achiness, rheumatism of the upperlimb, hemiplegia. For internal wind, pain,numbness & tremors of upper limb, good fortremors from deficient blood. Less dispersiveand more nourishing than other channel points
Stimulates the immune system, for swollenlymph nodes in the neck and axillary region.
****LI11
Midway between LU5 andlateral epicondyle at lateralend of the elbow crease withthe elbow flexed on theradial side of the biceps
brachii tendon.
HE SEA POINT
EARTH POINT
MP TO ELIMINATE HEAT
RE, disperses wind Clears heat and drains
dampness
Moves Qi
Quells fire Cools blood heat Reduces fever
Heat & Exterior
Reduces fever Colds and flu, esp. w/fever. MP for high fever.Skin
Abscess, esp. head, neck upper limb, dry, parched skin eczema and psoriasis carbuncles, hives, hot itchy skin
disorders
Wind rash. MP for skin diseases.Upper Limb
Hemiplegia Upper limb paralysis, numbness,
arthritisHead, Face & Neck
eye pain & redness, oral herpes,sore swollen throat
Abdominal
diarrhea, vomiting with fluOther
High blood pressure
MP for reducing high fevers. The LI channel isreplete with Qi and blood, LI11 drains yang,pulling out heat and reducing fevers. Combinew/LI1, LI2 or LI4.
MP for damp heat skin diseases, red, itchy,oozing, inflamed, hives, herpes zoster, acne
Tonic and longevity point, strengthens theimmune system, increases white blood cellcount.
Expels summerheat w/ BL40 and SP10 forheatstroke add SI3.
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Actions & Effects [LARGE INTESTINE]ACUPOINT LOCATION FUNCTIONS INDICATIONS DISCUSSION
**LI14
Approximately 7 cun
superior to LI 11 on the linebetween LI 11 and LI 15.
Benefits shoulder Clears vision, brightens eyes
Eye problems due to wind heat Shoulder and arm pain local
point!
Shoulder and upper arm pain, common site oflocal stagnation
Adjunct point for neck pain and stiffness Any eye disease (esp. due to wind-heat).
***LI15
In the depression anteriorand inferior to the acromium.
CONTROL POINT FORTHE SHOULDER
Moves the channel Benefits the shoulder joint Shoulder pain or inflammation Wind damp affecting the shoulder
Hemiplegia from stroke Motor impairment of the arm in
general
MP for shoulder disorders, rotator cuffinjuries, supraspinatus tendinitis, frozenshoulder or limited range of motion, arthritis ofthe shoulder, hemiplegia, often combined
w/LI14, LI16 TW14.**
LI16
In the depression medial tothe acromium betweenlateral end of clavicle andscapular spine.
SHOULDER JOINT &SOFT TISSUE
Disperses stagnant blood Benefits shoulder joint Diseases of the shoulder joint &soft tissues of the shoulder.
Spitting blood from lungs (black) Stagnant blood in chest/lungs
adjunct pt
Local point for shoulder pain, bursitis, frozenshoulder, bi syndrome.
Adjunct point for stagnant blood in chest andlungs
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**LI18
Between sternal andclavicular ends of SCM levelwith larangeal prominence same angle as the jaw.
WINDOW OF THE SKY
Regulates qi, transformsphlegm
Reduces swelling, alleviatespain
Softens hard masses (neck)
Hoarse voice (use LI4) Neck lumps; Swollen lymph nodes
in neck
Regulates high blood pressure
High blood pressure, for which Window of theSky points are sometimes indicated, also thepoint lies close to ST9.
CaAr
***LI20
In nasolabial groove level at
the midpoint of the ala nasi.
NOSE & SINUSPROBLEMS
TOOTHACHE/FACIALPAIN & SWELLING
Opens and benefits nose Disperses wind cold
Rhinitis (acute or chronic) Nosebleed Nasal polyps Stuffy nose Bells Palsy
MP for nose and sinus problems, nasalcongestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever,allergies often combined w/LI19.
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