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Acupuncture "The Spleen is the root of birth and growth" 
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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

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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)


The Extra Points

Acu Point LI-20 (Ying Xiang) Welcome Fragrance

Previous PointNext Point  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

LI-20 (Ying Xiang) Ratings




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