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Large Intestine LI 6
 Chinese Name:
Pianli (English translation: Veering Passageway)
Location:
With the elbow flexed, the point is on the
dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 3 cun
above the wrist crease.
Classification:
Luo-Connecting point of the Large Intestine Meridian
Indications:
- Dental cavities
- Deafness
- Facial paralysis
- Edema, aching in the dorsum of the hand
Functions:
Expels Wind, clears Heat, opens the water
passages.
Notes:
Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can
communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can
be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu
organs. Clinically,
Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the
treatment of diseases.
Needling:
Perpendicular or oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun. |
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