Acupuncture Points on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming
- Xi (Cleft) Point
Clears heat and detoxifies poison
Moderates acute conditions
Regulates and harmonizes the intestines and Stomach
Clears yangming fire and calms the spirit
Headache, swelling of the face, sore throat, borborygmus, abdominal pain, aching of the shoulder and arm.
Pain and inflammation of the mouth, tongue, and teeth
Where is LI-07 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 109): 5 cun proximal to Yangxi L.I.-5 on the line connecting Yangxi L.I.-5 with Quchi L.I.-11.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 141): With the elbow flexed and the radial side of arm upward, the point is on the line connecting Yangxi (LI-5) and Quchi (Ll-11), 5 cun above the crease of the wrist.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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