LI-20 (Ying Xiang) Welcome Fragrance - Acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

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Acu Point LI-20 (Ying Xiang) Welcome Fragrance

Acupuncture Points on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

Meeting Point of the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels

Common and Key Uses:

Treats all disorders o the nose

Actions:

Opens the nasal passages
Expels wind and clears heat

Indications:

Nasal obstruction, hyposmia, epistaxis, rhinorrhea, deviation of the mouth, itching and swelling of the face.

Location (CAM):

In the nasolabial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of ala nasi.

Location (AMOA):

In the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.

Needling Method:

Puncture obliquely or subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM