Acupuncture Points on the The Extra Points
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Acute and Chronic appendicitis, indigestion, paralysis of the lower extremities
Where is Lan Wei Xue located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 583): Approximately 2 cun distal to Zusanli ST-36 on the right leg.
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Needling with ST-36 activates Qi and blood, and clears heat and fire poison from the Large Intestines.
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