Chinese Name:
Lieque (English translation: Broken Sequence)
Location:
On the radial margin of the forearm, superior to the
styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
Classification:
Luo-Connecting point of the Lung Meridian
Master Point of Ren Meridian (couple with KID 6)
Command point of head and neck
Indications:
- Head and neck problems: migraines (central
and one-sided), headaches caused by exogenic pathogens, neck rigidity,
facial paralysis, toothache, sore throat, cough, asthma, nasal problems.
- Urogenital system problems: pain in the
penis, hematuria, spermatorrhea.
- Abdominal distention
- Weakness of the thumb and index finger.
- Master point - pair with KID 6:
genitourinary and gynecological problems
Functions:
Releases the exterior, expels exterior Wind, helps
descend Lung Qi, benefits the head and neck area, benefits the bladder.
Notes:
LU 7 is a main point for releasing the exterior of
Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. The respective Yin and Yang meridians are
internally-externally related by Luo-Connecting points. 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:
Insert obliquely upwards .3 - .5 cun. |