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Hand Yang Ming Large Intestine Channel
Question | Answer |
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LI 1 | Shang yang, Shangyang |
LI 4 | He Gu, Union Valley |
LI 5 | Yang Xi, Yang Ravine |
LI 6 | Pian Li, Veering Passage |
LI 11 | Qu Chi, Pool at the Bend |
LI 15 | Jian Yu, Shoulder Bone |
LI 20 | Ying Xiang, Welcome Fragrance |
What is the location of LI 1? | On dorsal aspect of index finger, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of nail and base of the nail, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. |
What is the point category of LI 1? | Ling-well/ Metal |
What is the location of LI 4? | On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at midpoint of 2nd meta-carpal and close to the radial border. |
What is the point category for LI 4? | Yuan source point |
What is the main caution of LI 4? | Contraindicated in pregnancy. |
How much is LI 4 used? | 1 of the 5 most used points |
What is Li 4 commonly used for? | Dental Analgesia, reduces pain |
What is the location for LI 5? | On the radial side of the wrist, in the center hollow formed by tendons of extensor pollicis longs and brevis (anatomical snuffbox) |
What is the category for LI 5? | Jing-river, fire |
What is the location for LI 6? | 3 cun proximal to LI 5 on the line connecting LI 5 to LI 11 |
What is the category for LI 6? | Network point |
What is special about the location of LI 6? | 1.5 cun proximal to lung 7 |
What is the location of LI 11? | At the elbow, midway between LU 5 and lateral epicondyle of humerus, at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease (located with elbow flexed) |
What is the category of LI 11? | He se point / Earth |
What is LI 11 good for? | clearing heat throughout the body |
What is the location of LI 15? | In depression anterior and inferior to acromion, at origin of deltoid. |
What is the location of LI 20? | In naso-labial groove, at level of midpoint of lateral border of ala nasi |
What is LI 20 the principe point of? | All nose disorders |