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Large Intestine LI 18
 Chinese Name:
Futu (English translation: Support the Prominence)
Location:
On the lateral side of the neck, on the side
of the Adam's apple, between the sternal head and clavicular head of m.
sternocleidomastoideus.
Indications:
- Hiccups
- Paralysis of the upper extremity, pain and
limitation of the shoulder
- Sore throat, scrofula, goiter
Functions:
Benefits throat and voice, relieves cough.
Needling:
Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun.
 Caution: Any
deeper needling may puncture the jugular vein or carotid artery. |
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