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Large Intestine 7 |
 Chinese Name:
Wenliu (English translation: Warm Flow)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, 5 cun above the wrist crease. Classification: Xi-Cleft point of the Large Intestine Meridian Indications:
Functions: Clears Heat and detoxifies, expels Wind, benefits the throat. Notes: A Xi-Cleft point is the site where the Qi of the meridian is deeply converged. Qi and blood are stored deeply at these particular points. If there appear abnormal reactions at X-Cleft points, it shows that the pathogens have entered the deeper parts of Zang-Fu organs. Thus, they are used for acute, painful symptoms, inflammation, protracted diseases of its pertaining meridian and Zang-Fun organ. Also, Xi-Cleft points of the Yin meridians have hemostatic functions. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. |
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