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Large Intestine LI 1

Chinese Name: Shangyang (English translation: Metal Yang)

Location: On the radial end of the distal phalanx of the index finger, .1cun

(finger cun) distance from the corner of the nail.

Classification: Jing-Well point of the Large Intestine Meridian

Indications:

Sore throat, toothache

Coma caused by febrile disease

Numbness at tip of index finger

Deafness

Functions: Clears Heat, revives consciousness, benefits the throat.

Notes: Jing-Well points are where the qi bubbles up. Jing-Well points are indicated to reviveconsciousness. Jing-Well points are known to treat fullness below the Heart and clear Heat.

Needling: Shallow insertion .1 cun, or prick the point to bleed.


Chinese Name: Erjian (English translation: Second Space)

Location: When a loose fist is made, this point is on the radial side of theindex finger, in the depression distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.

Classification: Ying-Spring point of the Large Intestine Meridian

Indications:

Toothache, sore throat

Redness and pain of the eye

Pain and swelling of the joints in the index finger

Functions: Clears Heat, reduces swelling, relieves pain.

Notes:Ying-Spring points are where the qi dribbles down the meridian. Ying-Spring points are indicatedfor heat in the body and changes in the complexion. Ying-Spring points are known to clear heat from themeridian.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .2 - .3 cun.



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Chinese Name: Sanjian (English translation: Third Space)

Location: When a loose fist is made, this point is on the radial side of theindex finger, in the depression proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint.

Classification: Shu-Stream point of the Large Intestine Meridian

Indications:

Ophthalmalgia, toothache, sore throat

Fever, redness and swelling of fingers and dorsum of the hand

Functions: Clears Heat and wind, benefits the eyes and throat.

Notes: Shu-Stream points are where the qi starts to pour down the meridian. They are known to alleviateheaviness and pain in the joints.



Chinese Name: Hegu (English translation: Joining Valley)

Location: On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2ndmetacarpal bones, in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on theradial side.

Classification: Yuan-Source point of the Large Intestine Meridian

Command Point of the head and face

Indications:

Diseases of the head and face: i.e. external pathogenic headache and bodyache, dizziness,congestion, swelling and pain of the eye, nasosinusitis, epistaxis (nosebleed), toothache in thelower jaw, trismus (lockjaw), deafness, mumps, swelling of the face, facial paralysis, facial tic,swelling of the pharnyx and aphonia (inability to speak).

Aversion to cold, fever, febrile disease, anhidrosis (no sweating), hidrosis.

Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, dystocia (difficult or abnormal labor/childbirth).

Gastric pain, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery.

Hemiplegia, finger spasm, pain in the arm, infantile convulsion, manic psychosis and irritability.

Malignant sore, urticaria, scabies.

Every type pf pain and psychogenic tense.

Use in conjunction with LIV 3 (the Four Gates) to strongly move the qi and blood in the body inorder to remove stagnation and alleviate pain.

Functions: Expels Wind and releases the exterior, tonifies qi and strengthens immunity, stops pain,regulates the face and head area, induces labor.

Notes: LI 4 is a very common and useful point. It is useful for any condition related to the face and head.


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It's also particularly useful for Wind-Heat conditions (flu). Finally, LI 4 is known as the pain point in thebody. Anywhere there is pain, use LI 4.

Clinically,Yuan-Source points are of great significance in treating diseases of the internal organs. Yuan-Source points are the sites where the Yuan (Primary) qi of the Zang-Fu organs passes and stays.Puncturing the Yuan-Source points stimulates the vital energy of the regular meridians, regulates the

functional activities of the internal organs, reinforces antipathogenic factors and eliminates pathogenicfactors. This method of treating diseases deals principally with the root causes. The Yuan (source) pointfrom the affected meridian is often combined with the Luo (Connecting) point of the internally-externallyrelated meridians in use.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. Do not needle during pregnancy.


Chinese Name: Yangxi (English translation: Yang Stream)

Location: On the radial side of the dorsal crease of the wrist, when thethumb is pointed upwards, it is in the depression between the tendons m.extensor pollicis longus and brevis.

Classification: Jing-River point of the Large Intestine Meridian

Indications:

Frontal headache, congestion, swelling and pain of the eye.

Toothache

Weakness of the wrist.

Functions: Expels Wind, clears Yangming Fire, benefits the throat

Notes: Jing-Riverpoints are where the qi of the meridian begins to flow more heavily. They are known totreat cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold or heat.



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Large Intestine LI 6Chinese Name: Pianli (English translation: Veering Passageway)

Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial sideof the forearm, on the line connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 3 cun above the

wrist crease.

Classification:Luo-Connecting point of the Large Intestine Meridian

Indications:

Dental cavities

Deafness

Facial paralysis

Edema, aching in the dorsum of the hand

Functions: Expels Wind, clears Heat, opens the water passages.

Notes: Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treatdiseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of theZang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in thetreatment of diseases.

Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun.


Chinese Name: Wenliu (English translation: Warm Flow)

Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial sideof the forearm, on the line connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 5 cun above thewrist crease.

Classification:Xi-Cleft point of the Large Intestine Meridian

Indications:

Acute abdominal pain, borborygmus

Aching shoulders and back

Facial paralysis, swelling of face

Functions: Clears Heat and detoxifies, expels Wind, benefits thethroat.

Notes:AXi-Cleftpoint is the site where the Qi of the meridian is deeply converged. Qi and blood arestored deeply at these particular points. If there appear abnormal reactions at X-Cleft points, it shows thatthe pathogens have entered the deeper parts of Zang-Fu organs. Thus, they are used for acute, painfulsymptoms, inflammation, protracted diseases of its pertaining meridian and Zang-Fun organ. Also, Xi-Cleft points of the Yin meridians have hemostatic functions.


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Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.


Chinese Name: Xialian (English translation: Lower Ridge)

Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial sideof the forearm, on the line connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 4 cun below thetransverse cubital crease.

Indications:

Abdominal distention, abdominal pain

Pain in the elbow and arm

Functions: Clears Heat, expels Wind, regulates the Small Intestine.



Chinese Name: Shanglian (English translation: Upper Ridge)


Indications:

Hemiplegia

Aching of the shoulder and arm, numbness of the hand andarm

Abdominal pain, borborygmus

Functions: Stops pain, regulates the Large Intestine, activates themeridian.




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Chinese Name: Shousanli (English translation: Arm Three Miles)


Indications:

Abdominal pain, diarrhea

Paralysis of the upper extremities

Pain - * Tapping the needle on this point can stop aching anddistention sensation caused by incorrect needling technique.

Functions: Regulates Qi and Blood, tonifies Qi, activates the meridian,stops pain.



Chinese Name: Quchi (English translation: Pool at the Crook)

Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the lateral end of thetransverse cubital crease, at midpoint between LU 5 and the lateralepicondyle of the humerus.

Classification: He-Sea Point of the Large Intestine Meridian

Indications:

All febrile diseases, fever, sore throat, malaria

Hemiplegia, pain and motor impairment of the shoulder,swelling and pain of the knee

Headache, dizziness, redness, swelling and pain of the eye,blurring vision, toothache

Irregular menstruation, rubella, eczema, urticaria, erysipelas

Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea

Depressive psychosis and madness

Scrofula

Functions: Clears Heat, cools Blood, resolves dampness, expels, exterior Wind, regulates Qi and Blood,

activates meridian, relieves itching.

Notes: He-Sea points are where the qi of the meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-seapoints are known to indicated treat rebellious qi and diarrhea.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun. * When treating for scrofula, insert the needle tipsubcutaneously up to LI 14.


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Chinese Name: Zhouliao (English translation: Elbow Crevice)

Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the lateral side of

the arm, on the border of the humerus, 1 cun above LI 11.

Indications:

Aching, numbness and spasm of the elbow and arm.*Good point for Tennis Elbow.

Functions:Activates the meridian, stops pain, benefits the elbow.



Chinese Name: Shouwuli (English translation: Arm Five Miles)

Location: On the lateral side of the arm, on the line connecting LI11 and LI 15, 3 cun above LI 11.

Indications:

Spasm and pain of the elbow and arm

Scrofula

Functions:Activates the meridian, stops pain, alleviates cough,resolves dampness and phlegm.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. Avoid injuring theartery.



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Chinese Name: Binao (English translation: Upper Arm)

Location: On the lateral side of the arm, superior to the insertion ofm. deltoideus, on the line connecting LI 11 and LI 15, 7 cun aboveLI 11.

Classification: Crossing point of the LI, SI, and UB Meridians withthe Yang Wei (Linking) Vessel.

Indications:

Diseases of the eye: photophobia, burning pain, feeling ofheaviness, redness, swelling and pain, diminishing vision,difficulty in differentiation of colors.

Scrofula

Pain in shoulder and arm

Functions:Activates the meridian, stops pain, benefits the eyes, dissipates phlegm nodules.

Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion upwards .8 - 1.5 cun.


Chinese Name: Jianyu (English translation: Shoulder Bone)

Location: When the arm is abducted 90 degrees laterally orforward, the point is on m. deltoideus of the shoulder, in thedepression of the anterior superior portion of the shoulder.

Classification: Crossing point of the LI Meridian with the YangQiao Vessel.

Indications:

Paralysis of the upper extremities, pain and motor impairment of the shoulder

Scrofula, rubella

Functions: Benefits the shoulder joint, expels Wind-Damp and Wind, alleviates pain, circulates qi inmeridian.

Needling: Perpendicular or oblique downward insertion .8 - 1.5 cun.



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Chinese Name: Jugu (English translation: Great Bone)

Location: In the upper portion of the shoulder, in the depressionbetween between the acromial extremity of the clavicle and thescapular spine.

Classification: Crossing point of the LI Meridian and the Yang QiaoVessel.

Indications:

Pain of the shoulder and back

Motor impairment of the upper extremities

Functions:Activates the meridian, alleviates pain, moves Qi and Blood, benefits the shoulder.

Needling: Perpendicular or slightly oblique laterally downwards insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.


Chinese Name: Tianding (English translation: Celestial Tripod)

Location: On the lateral side of the neck, on the posterior border of m.sternocleidomastoideus, lateral to Adam's apple, at the midpoint of theline connecting LI 18 and ST 12.

Indications:

Sudden loss of voice Sore throat, scrofula, goiter

Functions: Benefits throat and voice.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun. Caution: Any deeper needling may puncture the jugularvein or carotid artery.



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Chinese Name: Futu (English translation: Support the Prominence)

Location: On the lateral side of the neck, on the side of the Adam'sapple, between the sternal head and clavicular head of m.sternocleidomastoideus.

Indications:

Hiccups

Paralysis of the upper extremity, pain and limitation of theshoulder

Sore throat, scrofula, goiter

Functions: Benefits throat and voice, relieves cough.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun. Caution: Any deeper needling may puncture the jugularvein or carotid artery.


Chinese Name: Heliao (English translation: Grain Bone Hole)

Location: On the upper lip, right below the lateral margin of the nostril, levelwith DU 26.

Indications:

Nasal congestion, epistaxis

Trismus, wry face

Functions:Dispels Wind, opens nasal passages.

Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .3 - .5 cun. No moxa.



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Chinese Name: Yingxiang (English translation: Welcome Fragrance)

Location:At the midpoint lateral to the border of the ala nasi, in thenasolabial groove.

Classification: Crossing point of the LI and ST meridians.

Indications:

Nasal congestion, epistaxis

Wry face, itching of the face

Biliary ascariasis

Functions:Dispels Wind, opens nasal passages, clear Heat.

Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .3 - .5 cun. No moxa.

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