Actions & Effects

[LARGE INTESTINE]

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Actions & Effects

[LARGE INTESTINE]
FUNCTIONS
Clears YangMing channel heat Benefits throat, alleviates pain

ACUPOINT

LOCATION
.1 cun radial corner of index finger nail. JING WELL

INDICATIONS
High unrelenting fever Shock, coma Toothache with lower jaw Heat, pain, stagnation at opposite end of channel

DISCUSSION
JW: Heat, pain, stagnation, esp. at opposite end of channel, for eye, ear pain/inflammation, toothache Bleed for high fever, coma For arthritis of the index finger Good for febrile conditions

CONTRA.

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LI1

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LI2

Radial border of index finger RE, disperse wind in the depression distal to Disperse heat in channels metacarpophalangeal joint in between the muscle and the bone. YING SPRING SEDATION

Fever Toothache (esp. lower jaw) Distal effect on jaw

Sedation point and ying-spring point, treats excess and clears heat from opposite end of the channel, for toothache, eye redness and pain, gum inflammation, sore throat.

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LI3

Radial border of index finger Clears YangMing heat in depression proximal to Benefits, moistens throat metacarpophalangeal joint in between muscle and bone.

Toothache Sore throat Local inflammation

Good point for toothache, often combined with LI4 for stronger effect.

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Actions & Effects

[LARGE INTESTINE]
FUNCTIONS
Releases the exterior and expels wind Clears heat, reduces inflammation and alleviates pain Awakens the brain and opens the orifices Unblocks the channels and regulates Qi and blood

ACUPOINT

LOCATION
On the dorsum of the hand on radial side at the midpoint of the 2nd metacarpal bone near the edge. {JAS: Often located just distal to the junction of and 2nd the 1st metacarpals, close to the bone.} COMMAND POINT FOR FACE & MOUTH MP FOR HEAD ACHE

INDICATIONS
Head and Face Acute deafness diseases of the sensory organs eye disorders; eye pain facial edema facial paralysis Bells Palsy Headache Toothache (lock jaw) Heat, Exterior, Skin Colds and flu Wind rash or heat rash Abdominal, OB/GYN Difficult or delayed labor Other Pain in general (esp. excess: wind character, bias towards channels & used with KD7 to stimulate or stop sweat. Insect bites Skin problems w/wind heat itching Use locally for wrist injuries

DISCUSSION

CONTRA.

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LI4

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LI5

Level with wrist crease in the center of hollow formed by extensor pollicis longus and brevis. JING RIVER FIRE POINT INSECT BITE POINT

Disperse wind heat

Release Exterior, Build Immunity No needle/Moxa during Pregnancy (unless you MP for releasing the exterior, for wind cold or want to induce labor) wind heat conditions. Strengthens the Wei Qi, MP for immunity Regulates sweating, for too little sweating first tonify LI4 then sedate KD7. For excessive sweating, first sedate LI4, then tonify KD7. Command point for mouth and face MP for any problem on the face, affects the sense organs, mouth, teeth and jaw: any pain or inflammation, toothache, allergies, rhinitis, hay fever, acne, eye disorders For toothache MP for headache, especially frontal and sinus from exogenous wind, or migraine headaches affecting the eyes or face Moves qi and blood, activates the yang MP for circulation of Qi & blood. The 4 gates LI4 and LV3 are general yang and yin points of the body affecting circulation To promote labor or for retained placenta. Clears heat and fire in the face and sense organs, for wind heat h/a, red eyes, toothache, tinnitus, throat blockage Local point for injury to the scaphoid bone or extensor pollicis longus and/or brevis injury or tendinitis Pain/stiffness in any joint along channel (wrist, elbow, shoulder, jaw). Skin problems (wind heat) with itching (fire point) Luo activates the LU promoting the ability to circulate and send fluids downward, for clearing upper body waterways, edema, facial puffiness from LU deficiency. Luo ascends to jaw, teeth, ear reinforcing action of this channel on face, for tinnitus, deafness, toothache, nosebleeds (w/SP1) throat blockage - acute
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LI6
LUO

3 cun proximal to LI 5 on line Unblocks waterways between LI 5 and LI 11 Disperses wind heat w/forearm in neutral position. EFFECTIVE WINDWATER POINT

Facial edema Neuralgia of forearm Aching forearm

Actions & Effects

[LARGE INTESTINE]
FUNCTIONS
Clears YangMing channel heat Alleviates pain

ACUPOINT

LOCATION
5 cun proximal to LI 5 on line between LI 5 and LI 11 w/forearm in neutral position. XI-CLEFT

INDICATIONS
Special point for mouth & tongue inflammation Auctorial inflammation Aching shoulder & arm channel related

DISCUSSION
IP for mouth and tongue inflammations, acute oral sores, stomatitis, glossitis, oral herpes, mouth ulcers, canker sores, gingivitis

CONTRA.

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LI7

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LI10

10 cun proximal to LI 5 on line between LI 5 and LI 11 w/forearm in neutral position. IMMUNE SYSTEM MP FOREARM

Strengthens Wei Qi

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LI11

Midway between LU5 and lateral epicondyle at lateral end of the elbow crease with the elbow flexed on the radial 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

Pain in shoulder or arm Shoulder, elbow and wrist pain, tennis elbow, general achiness, rheumatism of the upper Forearm/hand pain/paralysis due to limb, hemiplegia. For internal wind, pain, stroke numbness & tremors of upper limb, good for Motor impairment of arm & hand tremors from deficient blood. Less dispersive and more nourishing than other channel points Stimulates the immune system, for swollen lymph nodes in the neck and axillary region. Heat & Exterior MP for reducing high fevers. The LI channel is replete with Qi and blood, LI11 drains yang, Reduces fever pulling out heat and reducing fevers. Combine Colds and flu, esp. w/fever. w/LI1, LI2 or LI4. MP for high fever. MP for damp heat skin diseases, red, itchy, Skin oozing, inflamed, hives, herpes zoster, acne Abscess, esp. head, neck Tonic and longevity point, strengthens the upper limb, dry, parched skin immune system, increases white blood cell eczema and psoriasis count. carbuncles, hives, hot itchy skin Expels summerheat w/ BL40 and SP10 for disorders heatstroke add SI3. Wind rash. MP for skin diseases. Upper Limb Hemiplegia Upper limb paralysis, numbness, arthritis Head, Face & Neck eye pain & redness, oral herpes, sore swollen throat Abdominal diarrhea, vomiting with flu Other High blood pressure

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Actions & Effects

[LARGE INTESTINE]
FUNCTIONS
Benefits shoulder Clears vision, brightens eyes

ACUPOINT

LOCATION
Approximately 7 cun superior to LI 11 on the line between LI 11 and LI 15.

INDICATIONS
Eye problems due to wind heat Shoulder and arm pain local point!

DISCUSSION
Shoulder and upper arm pain, common site of local stagnation Adjunct point for neck pain and stiffness Any eye disease (esp. due to wind-heat). MP for shoulder disorders, rotator cuff injuries, supraspinatus tendinitis, frozen shoulder or limited range of motion, arthritis of the shoulder, hemiplegia, often combined w/LI14, LI16 TW14. Local point for shoulder pain, bursitis, frozen shoulder, bi syndrome. Adjunct point for stagnant blood in chest and lungs

CONTRA.

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LI14

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LI15

In the depression anterior Moves the channel and inferior to the acromium. Benefits the shoulder joint CONTROL POINT FOR THE SHOULDER

Shoulder pain or inflammation Wind damp affecting the shoulder Hemiplegia from stroke Motor impairment of the arm in general

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LI16

In the depression medial to the acromium between lateral end of clavicle and scapular 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

Caution with deep Perpendicular needle on ting patients (risk of pneumothorax)

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LI18

Between sternal and clavicular ends of SCM level with larangeal prominence same angle as the jaw. WINDOW OF THE SKY

Regulates qi, transforms phlegm Reduces swelling, alleviates pain 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 the Caution with Carotid Sky points are sometimes indicated, also the Artery and Jugular Vein point lies close to ST9.

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LI20

In nasolabial groove level at the midpoint of the ala nasi. NOSE & SINUS PROBLEMS TOOTHACHE/FACIAL PAIN & 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, nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever, allergies often combined w/LI19.

No Moxa

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