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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.

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***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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