The Large Intestine has 1 principal Function:

To receive food and drink from the Small Intestine. Having

re-absorbed some of the uids! it e"cretes solid #aste.
Summar$ of LI points% actions and indications
&ccording to the Spiritual 'ivot! ()angming channel is
abundant in *i and blood.+ 'oints of both the arm and leg
portions of $angming are therefore much used to regulate *i
and blood in the limbs and treat atroph$ disorder and painful
obstruction! hemiplegia and pain of all kinds.
In ,hinese tradition! -the sage faces south% and thus the light
and #armth of the sun falls on the front of the bod$. The
$angming channels receive the full intensit$ of the sun! as
does the abdominal and chest portion of Stomach channel.
For this reason! $angming or ($ang brightness% is considered
to be particularl$ replete #ith $ang *i. 'oints of the LI
channel! therefore! are among the most important to clear
e"cess of $ang in the form of heat and fever.
Treating all disorders of the $angming channel in the head.
this area includes the face and cheeks! forehead! e$es!
nose! lips! gums and teeth.
Treating disorders of the ear LI luo channel
/"pelling #ind! cold and heat from the e"terior portion of
the bod$.
,learing #ind-heat! interior heat and 0re poison from the
areas traversed b$ the channel! especiall$ in the head.
,learing $angming 0re #hich disturbs the Heart and spirit.
&ssisting the L1 in its function of opening the #ater
passages.
Large Intestine Functions
The Main Channel
1. The Large Intestine meridian starts at LI 1 on the radial side of
the second digit and runs up the radial border of the forearm
and the lateral aspect of the upper arm! remaining super0cial as
far as LI 12.
3. &t LI 12 a deep branch runs to T/ 12 at the posterior border of
the deltoid muscle.
4. The meridian continues over the shoulder 5oint to LI 16 and then
travels across the trape7ius muscle to the posterior median line
The Large Intestine ,hannel
at the base of ,8 9: 12. ;/&;<&= sa$s that in this process the
meridian passes through ST 13>,T& does not.
2. It crosses back over the shoulder to the supraclavicular fossa ST
13 #here it divides.
?. @ne branch goes up from the lateral aspect of the neck! passing
over the sternocleidomastoid muscle into the lo#er part of the
face.
6. From the mandible it travels along the side of the mouth!
crossing the median line belo# the nose and above the upper lip
and ends at the opposite side of the nose at LI 3A #here the LI B
ST link.
8. Some Capanese te"ts include a path#a$ encircling the mouth LI
1DE,: 32EST 2E9: 36ELI 1F and a branch from LI 3A to T/ 3A.
D. &nother branch from the supraclavicular fossa passes through
the chest and lung! goes do#n through the diaphragm and
abdomen and travels through the large intestine itself to ST 3?.
Some historical te"ts include a deep path#a$ running do#n from
ST 13 through the L1 and LI to enters the lo#er limb! emerging
at ST 48.
Divergent Channel
Leaving the primar$ meridian on the hand! this passes up across
the arm and shoulder to the breast.
& branch separates at the top of the shoulder LI 1?! enters the
spine at the nape of the neck 9: 12! and passes do#n to 5oin
#ith the LI and L1.
& second branch ascends from the shoulder along the throat!
emerging at the supraclavicular fossa ST 13 to re5oin the primar$
meridian.
Luo Channel
This leaves the primar$ meridian at LI 6 to 5oin the L1 meridian.
&nother branch travels up the arm to the shoulder LI 1?! crosses
the 5a# and passes to the teeth.
& third branch separates at the 5a# and enters the ear to 5oin the
,hong <ai In ;/&;<&= it sa$s at the -7ong mai%! #here the
channels of the LI! ST! SI! 9G and T/ gather and collect at the
ear.
Muscle Channel
This originates at the tip of the 0rst digit and binds at the
dorsum of the #rist.
The Large Intestine ,hannel
It then travels across the forearm! binding at the lateral aspect
of the elbo# and continues up the arm to bind at the shoulder LI
1?.
& branch encircles the scapula and attaches to the upper
thoracic vertebra at the spine.
The main muscle channel travels from LI 1? at the top of the
shoulder to the neck! #here a branch separates to bind at the
side of the nose! then continues up#ards! anterior to the SI
muscle channel.
It crosses over the head! connecting at the mandible on the
opposite side of the face.
The Large Intestine ,hannel
Metal, Horary, Well, First Aid 1 3
Location Hadial nail point of the inde" 0nger
CHI
About .1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail
Just distal to the fare of the distal phalanx
CTA
=eedling FAJ or 2?J aimed pro"imall$ .1-.3 cun
Function Metal point
Horary point a!"a, #a!$a D%T
First Aid& toothache
Well point
Hesolves the e"terior
G
/"pels Iind and scatters cold
<
&bates heat
G!;!<
reduces s#elling and alleviates pain
;
,ourses and discharges $ang ming pathogenic heat
G
,lears the L1 and disinhibits the throat
G
Gene0ts the throat
<
@pens the portals and revives the spirit
G!;
,alms the Spirit
<
Grightens the e$es
<
=ameE/H %hang 'ang
%hang& ?
th
notes of the ,hinese
scale. <erchant
'ang( $ang! the complement of $in
Shang: The name of the musical note proper to the
<etal element. a special vibration e"pressing the *ualit$
of the <etal. This also means the idea of people speaking
to give advice. to consult. to deliberate. to negotiate. It
means a merchant in terms of negotiation! bargaining. In
this point! the vibration of the <etal is e"pressing itself to
the meridian. Gecause it is a $ang meridian it is more
perceptible than a $in meridian #ould be. Shang )ang>
it%s no more secret but on the $ang.
@ther
This is a revitali7ation and resurrection point. If a
patient gets ver$ cold! can%t communicate and can%t
see clearl$! this is an e"cellent 0rst step in removing
the 0rst (mask+ la$er. This allo#s himEher to be more
honest.
The patient ma$ be ver$ stubborn! #ithdra#n or
clogged up #ith rubbish. This point enables direct
communication #ith the essence of the meridian.
It%s commonl$ used #ith L1 D for cleaning out stuK!
often on a ph$sical level.
LI 1 <erchant )ang
C9: this point gives a person the abilit$ to e"change
something of value L merchant often used #ith L1 D
for clearing out dead leaves. The clearing it provides
allo#s ne# inspiration in and helps the person take it
to the outside #orld. It gives a sense of purit$ and
#holeness. It%s good for those #ho are never good
enough! #hich can sho# up as ruminating! circular
because the person can%t let go.
LI 3 Second Interval
Water, %edation, %pring 3 3
For)idden Months *+

Location @n the posterolateral surface of the inde" 0nger
Cust distal to the base of the pro"imal phalan"
CHI
On the midline of the radial surface of the second digit
Distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint
Just distal to the fare of the base of the proximal phalanx
Traditionall at the junction of the change in s!in color
"ocated #ith the $nger slightl fexed
Note: This location is just inferior to the description in J%
&orsle's (eridians and
)oints* #hich is also illustrated in Acupuncture +andboo!
b D., J. "a#son-&ood.
CTA
=eedling M1N 2?J pro"imal or distal .3-.4 cun
M3N 8AJ to#ards the palm .? cun
Function Water point
%edation point !"a, #!$a D%T
%pring point
,lears Heat and reduces s#elling
;!<!G
;isinhibits the throat
G
/"pels Iind
;
&lleviates pain
;
=ame %econd %pace
,r& 3! second
-ian( Space! gap! crevice
Alternate .a/es( Space :alle$!
Ihole :alle$
@ther
This point controls the #ater balance #ithin metal!
lending uidit$ and movement.
LI 1 <erchant )ang
Wood point, %trea/ point 3 3
Location @n the dorsal surface of the hand
Immediatel$ pro"imal and radial to the head of the
second metacarpal bone
CHI
On the radial side of the second digit
)roximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint
At the fare of the head of the second metacarpal bone.
&hen a loose $st is made* the point lies in a hollo#
bet#een the head of the -
nd
metacarpal and 1
st
dorsal
interosseous muscle
CTA
=eedling FAJ insertion to#ards SI 4! .?-3 cun
Function Wood point
%trea/ point
,lears Heat
G!<!;
;ispels /"terior Iind
<!;
;isinhibits the throat
G
Gene0ts the throat
<!;
and teeth
;
Grightens the e$es
<
Hegulates bo#el *i
G
;ispels fullness and treats diarrhea
;
=ame Third %pace
%an& 4! third
-ian( Space! gap! crevice
Alternate .a/es( Lesser :alle$!
Small :alle$
@ther
1se this point #hen the patient needs (space+! an
interval to allo# #hat has happened in previous
treatments to process naturall$.
LI 2 Coining of the :alle$s
%ource, ,ntry, 0lac1out, 2egion, First Aid !
"
For)idden Months 1+
Location @n the dorsal surface of the hand
In the angle bet#een the pro"imal ends of the 0rst and second
metacarpal bones
CHI
Just distal to the fare of the radial side of the base of the -
nd

metacarpal
CTA
=eedling M1N FAJ insertion .?-1 cun
M3N 2?J insertion pro"imall$ 1-1.? cun
Function %ource point ,ntry point
3oint 4or Acupuncture )lac1out i4 needles 5ere inserted
in lo5er )ody
2egion point& Face and Mouth
First Aid& dull pains, earache, 4ainting, 4ood poisoning,
poison, toothache
T5o o4 the Four 0uddha6s 7ates 8+ L2 39
/"pels #ind and releases the e"terior
;!<!G
,lears and
discharges L1 Heat
G
Hegulates Iei *i and ad5usts s#eating
;
Stimulates L1
dispersing function
;
Toni0es *i and consolidates the /"terior
<
Harmoni7es
ascendingEdescending
<
Frees gastrointestinal do#nbearing
G
Ouiets the Spirit
G
Hegulates the face! e$es! nose! mouth! ears
;
Induces
labor
;
&ctivates the channel and alleviates pain
;! <!G
Hestores
$ang
;
=ame :nion ;alley
He& a union. to meet
7u( valle$
Alternate .a/es( Tiger%s <outh!
1niting Gones!
Holding <outh
LC The energ$ from the lungs enters the large intestine meridian
here at the entr$ point. The functions of receiving lung and
letting go large intestine are 5oined. In ;aoism! the image of the
valle$ is a s$mbol of emptiness. The virtue of emptiness is that
it empo#ers one to be receptive to the essential nature of life.
The )i-5ing he"agram P1? for modest$ *ian indicates that (the
superior man reduces that #hich is too much! and augments
that #hich is too little. He #eighs thing and makes them e*ual.+
In her comment on this he"agram &nthon$ states! (To e*uali7e
e"tremes is part of the natural la#. & haught$! pretentious
attitude stands like a narro#! steep mountain that is constantl$
being attacks b$ the elements. as a conse*uence! it erodes into
LI ? )ang Stream
the valle$. The valle$! like#ise! because it is a depression!
receives all that erodes into it.+ Hence the name Coining of the
:alle$s.
@ther
LI 2 and GL ?F are the )est points for removing to"ins and
poisons from the bod$Emind. Goth are kno#n as the (9reat
/liminator+>this is especiall$ true in mental disorders. )ou
ma$ get an emotional discharge after treatment! as it
eventuall$ brings calmness to the bod$Emind.
It%s a ver$ po#erful point #hich is good to mo"a. it%s also an
important revival point.
1se it on the ph$sical level for sinuses! teeth! constipation!
etc.
C9: This point bridges the gap bet#een #hat #as and #hat
is no#. It nourishes *i! moves *i and is a valle$ #hich
gathers energ$ in order to let it go. )ou don%t kno# #hat is
ne"t! it is pure action of the moment. It%s good for colds and
releasing e"terior elements lodged inside. It opens the
pores! especiall$ good if there%s a sense of isolation. It%s a
classic point for pain.
LI 2 Coining of the :alle$s
Fire point, 2iver point 3
Location @n the radial edge of the #rist
Get#een the st$loid process of the radius and the base of
the scaphoid
Get#een the e"tensor pollicis longus and e"tensor pollicis
brevis
In the anatomical snuKbo"
CHI
=eedling FAJ insertion .?-1 cun
Function Fire point
2iver point
;ispels Iind
G!<

Heleases the /"terior
<

;rains Fire
G!;
;issipates $ang ming pathogenic heat
G!;
Stops pain
<!;
Gene0ts the throat
<
Gene0ts the #rist 5oint
;
,alms the Spirit
;
=ame 'ang 2avine
'ang& $ang! the complement of $in
<i( Havine! mountain creek gull$!
gorge
Alternate .a/es( ,entral
/minence
@ther
This is a po#erful point on the mental level and then
0lters on to the spirit level.
It%s a great point for bringing #armth to the meridian
and clearing the mind.
It%s a big deto"if$ing point! helping to clean out e"cess
negativit$. It%s great to use in con5unction #ith LI 2.
It%s good for people #ho see ghosts and spirits>
perhaps tend to#ards insanit$>because it brings
stabilit$.
C9: This point softens and lightens the metal>($es this
is a huge loss! but it doesn%t have to be all that
terrible. Let%s 0nd some lightness in the moment.+ 'it%s
particularl$ useful #hen the patient e"periences
several losses in a ro#>#ith some much to cope #ith!
here is some lightness to help $ou manage the
moment. It helps keep a person from getting caught in
LI ? )ang Stream
it bottom heav$. 1se #hen a person feels sad and
inade*uate! not good enough.
LI 6 Side 'assage
Luo point 3 !"
Location @n the posterior radial surface of the forearm
4 &,I pro"imal to the #rist e"ure! along the radius
Iith the anterior surface of the forearm across the chest!
the point lies ulnar to the radial edge of the radius
CHI
Haig: 4
rd
line L &long the radius
HI
On the posterior aspect of the radius
On the radial border of the extensor group of muscles
. cun proximal to "/ 0
On the line connecting "/ 0 #ith "/ 11
The arm should be across the chest* #ith the radial
border uppermost and the elbo# at an angle of 12
degrees.
CTA
=eedling 3AJ insertion .?-1 cun
Function Luo point
@pens and regulates the L1 Iater passages
<!;!G
/"pels Iind and clears Heat
;
Frees the vessels and connecting vessels
G
=ame ;eering 3assage5ay
3ian& inclined to one side. partial
Li( to pass through. order!
se*uence
@ther
This is a good point for mental confusion.
C9: This point can ackno#ledge the end of a period
past! the passage of time. Helps to let go of a hard
e"perience! end the ruminating! and 0nd closure.
Things get old>sometimes #e need some freshness.
LI 8 Iarm ,urrent
<i Cle4t point 3 !3=
Location @n the posterior radial surface of the forearm
8 &,I pro"imal to the #rist e"ure
Iith the anterior surface of the forearm across the chest!
the point lies on the radial border of the e"tensor
digitorum
CHI
Haig: lies 5ust radial to the radial border of the e"tensor
digitorum communis
HI
0 cun proximal to "/ 0
On the posterior aspect of the radius
/n the seam bet#een the extensor digitorum and extensor
carpi radialist muscles.
To expose this seam* fex and extend the digits
Note: This point has traditionall been placed at 0 or 3
cun abo4e the #rist fexure. The origin of its location at 5
cun is un!no#n* but it is sho#n at 5 cun on a diagram in
Dr. J. "a4ier's boo!. Dr. &u &ei )'ing gi4es it as 6se4en
pouce belo# the fexure of the #rist.7 Dr. +in puts it 3-5
proximal to the #rist* about mid#a o8 the radius.
CTA
=eedling 3AJ insertion .?-1 cun
Function <i Cle4t point
,lears pathogenic Heat
G!<!;

;eto"i0es poison
;
,lears )angming 0re
;
Hecti0es the ST and intestines
G!;
Stops pain
<
/"pels Iind
<
Gene0ts the throat
<
<oderates acute conditions
;
,alms the Spirit
;
=ame War/ D5elling
Wen& #arm
Liu( to o#. to slide! glide. slipper$
Alternate .a/es( Snake Head!
'ools! Head!
,ountero# 'ouring
/ssential Ouestions sa$s that the phenomenon of $in and
$ang e"isting simultaneousl$ is called o#ing liu.
&lthough this is usuall$ taken to refer to the *ualit$ of the
pulse in the Spring #hen $in and $ang both e"ist! it can
also be a description of the hand $ang ming large
LI D Lo#er Side
intestine channel #here the $in blood and $ang *i are
found in abundance.
@ther
This point is commonl$ used to #arm the LI oQcial if
<etal is reall$ cold.
1se it #hen the person feels absolute despair. It helps
to move the LI.
LI 8 Iarm ,urrent
> #
Location @n the posterior radial surface of the forearm
D &,I pro"imal to the #rist e"ure
Iith the anterior surface of the forearm across the chest!
the point lies on the radial border of the e"tensor
digitorum
CHI
Haig: lies 5ust radial to the radial border of the e"tensor
digitorum communis
HI
On the posterior aspect of the radius
/n the seam bet#een the extensor digitorum and extensor
carpi radialis muscles
9 cun proximal to "/ 0
On the line bet#een "/ 0 and "/ 11
CTA
=eedling FAJ or 2?J insertion .?-1.? cun
Function /"pels Iind and clears Heat
;!G
Harmoni7es the SI
;
,lears )angming Fire
;
,alms the Spirit
;
Frees the channels and alleviates pain
G
=ame Lo5er 2idge
<ia& lo#er! belo#
Lian( ridge! edge. sincere! honest
Alternate .a/es( Lo#er Hidge of
the &rm
LI D Lo#er Side
> !1=
Location @n the posterior radial surface of the forearm
F &,I pro"imal to the #rist e"ure
Iith the anterior surface of the forearm across the chest!
the point lies on the radial border of the e"tensor
digitorum
CHI
Haig: lies 5ust radial to the radial border of the e"tensor
digitorum communis
HI
On the posterior aspect of the radius
/n the seam bet#een the extensor digitorum and extensor
carpi radialis muscles
1 cun proximal to "/ 0
On the line bet#een "/ 0 and "/ 11
CTA
=eedling FAJ or 2?J insertion .?-1.? cun
Function Frees bo#el *i
G
Harmoni7es the LI
G
&ctivates the channel and alleviates pain
;
,ourses the channels and *uickens the connecting
vessels
G
=ame :pper 2idge
%hang& upper! above
Lian( ridge! edge. honest! sincere
Alternate .a/es( 1pper Hidge of
the &rm
@ther
This point #orks tenderl$ on someone #ho is reall$
over#orked or stressed out.
1se it #hen the God$E<ind is sa$ing to slo# do#n.
LI F 1pper &ngle
!1=
For)idden Months *+
Location @n the posterior radial surface of the forearm
1A &,I pro"imal to the #rist e"ure
Iith the anterior surface of the forearm across the chest!
the point lies on the radial border of the e"tensor
digitorum
CHI
Haig: lies 5ust radial to the radial border of the e"tensor
digitorum communis
HI
On the posterior aspect of the radius
/n the seam bet#een the extensor digitorum and extensor
carpi radialis muscles
12 cun proximal to "/ 0
On the line bet#een "/ 0 and "/ 11
CTA
=eedling FAJ or 2?J insertion .?-1.? cun
Function Hegulates *i and blood
;
Toni0es *i
<
&ctivates the channel and alleviates pain
;!<
Harmoni7es the intestines and ST
;!G
;ispels Iind
G
Frees the connecting vessels
G
=ame Ar/ Three Li
%hou& arm! hand
%an( three
Li& #ard as in a cit$! a
measure of
distance e*ual to
appro"imatel$ one
third of an /nglish mile
Alternate .a/es(
1pper Three Li!
9host /vil
@ther
This is a point to use #hen the patient is intellectuall$
e"hausted.
LI 1A &rm Three <iles
,arth, Toni?cation, %ea, 7host point !$ !1=
Location @n the posterior radial surface of the forearm
Iith the anterior surface of the forearm across the chest!
The point lies bet#een the lateral end of the elbo# crease
and lateral epicond$le of the humerus
CHI
+alf#a bet#een the lateral edge of the tendon of the
biceps brachii
and the lateral epicondle of the humerus*
At the lateral end of the trans4erse cubital crease
#hen the elbo# is fexed at a right angle
CTA
=eedling FAJ insertion 1-1.? cun
Function ,arth point
Toni?cation point
%ea point
@ne o4 the 13 7host points
@ne o4 Ma Dan!yang6s 1A Heavenly %tar points
,lears Heat
G!<!;
/liminates ;amp
G!<!;
,ourses Iind and resolves the /"terior
G!<!;
Harmoni7es *i and blood
G!<!;
,ools the Glood
<!;
;isinhibits the 5oints
G!<
and bene0ts the sine#s
<
&lleviates itching
;
&ctivates the channel and alleviates pain
;
=ame 3ool at the 0end
Bu& bent! crooked! curved
Chi( pool! pond
Alternate .a/es( )ang <arsh!
9host <inister!
9host Leg
@ther
This point is more for the ph$sical than spirit level. It
has a generali7ed eKect on then oQcial.
It%s good to mo"a and gives big pulse changes.
This point treats internal devils and gives stabilit$ to
epileps$! depression and insanit$.
C9: 'onds are moist and fertile. This point is good for
getting rashes out of the skin>it pulls out the heat. It%s
good for poison iv$.
LI 11 ,rooked 'ond
3 3
Location @n the lateral surface of the arm
3 &,I pro"imal to the lateral epicond$le of the humerus
CHI
1 cun superior and 1 cun lateral:posterior to "/ 11
;uperior to the lateral epicondle of the humerus
On the lateral border of the humerus , the anterior
border of the triceps brachii
Sitting Up: <lex the elbo# to 12 degrees and partiall
pronate the forearm so that the radial border is
uppermost
Lying Down: =xtend the forearm and partiall pronate so
that the radial border is uppermost
Note: This point has historicall been located at both 1
and - cun abo4e "/ 11
CTA
=eedling FAJ insertion .?-1 cun
Function Gene0ts the elbo# 5oint
;!<
Gene0ts the 5oints
G
,ourses the channels and *uickens the connecting
vessels
G
&ctivates the channel and alleviates pain
;
=ame ,l)o5 0one!Hole
Chou& elbo#
Liao( bone-hole
Alternate .a/es( /lbo# Tip
LI 13 /lbo# Gone
< "
Location @n the lateral surface of the arm
4R &,I pro"imal to the lateral epicond$le of the humerus
CHI
On the line joining "/ 11 and "/ 10
. cun abo4e "/ 11
>et#een the lateral border of the triceps brachii
and the lateral border of the humerus
Sitting Up: <lex the elbo# to 12 degrees and partiall
pronate the forearm so that the radial border is
uppermost
Lying Down: =xtend the forearm and partiall pronate so
that the radial border is uppermost
Note: The location of "/ 1. at ..0 AC/ is gi4en in Dr. &u
&ei-)'ing's boo! and illustrated in Dr. J. "a4ier's boo!.
CTA
=eedling FAJ insertion 1-1.? cun
Function ;isinhibits the 5oints
G
,ourses the channels and *uickens the connecting
vessels
G
&ctivates the channel and alleviates pain
;
&lleviates coughing
;
Hegulates *i
;
;rains damp
;
Transforms phlegm
;
=ame Ar/ Five Li
%hou& &rm! hand
Wu& Five
Li& #ard or district! a
measure of
distance L 1E4 mile
Alternate .a/es& 9reat
'rohibition
The Spiritual &"is states that needling Five Li damages the
*i of the 0ve viscera.
@ther
The )ello# /mperor sa$s that this is a forbidden point.
Insertion of the needle ma$ cause e"haustion of
energies on the 0ve vital points #elling! outpouring!
o#ing! terminal and point of lake.
LI 14 &rm Five <iles
< "
Location @n the anterolateral surface of the arm
8 &,I pro"imal to the elbo# e"ure
@n the distal border of the -:% of the insertion of the
deltoid
CHI
On the line joining "/ 11 and "/ 10
5 cun abo4e the elbo# fexure* at the insertion of the
deltoid
The muscle can be demonstrated b abducting the arm
against resistance.
Sitting Up: <lex the elbo# to 12 degrees and partiall
pronate the forearm so that the radial border is
uppermost
Lying Down: =xtend the forearm and partiall pronate so
that the radial border is uppermost
CTA
=eedling 2?J insertion 1-1.? cun
Function &ctivates the channel and alleviates pain
;!<
Helieves pain
G
Hegulates *i and dissipates phlegm nodules
;!<
,ourses and frees the channels and connecting vessels
G
Gene0ts the e$es
;
Grightens the e$es
<
=ame :pper Ar/
0i& arm! forearm
.ao( upper arm! humerus
Alternate .a/es( Head Surge!
Head
Thoroughfare! =eck Surge! =eck
Thoroughfare
@ther
This point connects the bod$ and spirit! the inside and
outside #orlds! and lets a person%s arms reach out for
inspiration.
It%s often used #ith LI 1? and 16 locall$! and for
mentall$ clarit$.
It clears obstructions. It is a 0rst aid point for
concussions.
LI 12 @uter Gone of the &rm
'ang Biao Mo # "
Location @n the lateral surface of the shoulder
;istal to the acromioclavicular 5oint
In the concavit$ bet#een the acromion and the greater
tubercle of the humerus!
Formed #hen the arm is abducted
CHI
On the most lateral part of the shoulder
/nferior to the acromion
>et#een the acromion and the greater tuberosit of the
humerus
At the center of the upper portion of the deltoid muscle.
Traditionall* in the depression formed #hen the arm is
abducted
Sitting Up: <lex the elbo# to 12 degrees and partiall
pronate the forearm so that the radial border is
uppermost
Lying Down: =xtend the forearm and partiall pronate so
that the radial border is uppermost
CTA

=eedling M1N Iith the arm abducted! FAJ insertion to#ards the
a"illa 1-1.? cun
M3N 3AJ insertion to#ards elbo# 1.?-3 cun
Function ,ourses Iind
G!<!;
;ispels Iind-;amp
;
;ispels pathogens and resolves Heat
G
'romotes circulation of *i in the channels
<
Harmoni7es *i and blood
G!;
Hegulates *i and dissipates phlegm nodules
;
;isinhibits the 5oints
G
Gene0ts the shoulder 5oint
;
Gene0ts sine#s
<
Ouickens the connecting vessels
G
Stops pain
<!;
=ame %houlder 0one
-ian& shoulder
'u& clavicle
Alternate .a/es( ,ollarbone!
Shoulder Tip! Flat
Shoulder! /nd Gone! ,entral
Shoulder Iell
@ther
This point provides mental clarit$ and releases a lot of
energ$ to the brain.
LI 1? Shoulder Coint
1se it if the patient is tired! has headaches! or is
feeling pressure about holding in the shoulder.
&lso use it for e"haustion! hemorrhage! insensibilit$
and shock.
LI 16 9reat Gone
'ang Biao Mo # 3!"
Location In the depression
bet#een the acromial end of the clavicle B the spine of
the scapula
CHI
On the most lateral part of the shoulder
/n the depression bet#een the acromial extremit of the
cla4icle
and the scapular spine
Just posterior to the superior border of the trape?ius
Sitting Up: <lex the elbo# to 12 degrees and partiall
pronate the forearm so that the radial border is
uppermost
Lying Down: =xtend the forearm and partiall pronate so
that the radial border is uppermost
CTA

=eedling FAJ or 2?J insertion .?-1 cun
D Deep /edial insertion /ay create a
3neu/othoraE D
Function Gene0ts the 5oints
<!G
Gene0ts the shoulder 5oint
;
Hegulates *i and blood
;
moves blood locall$
<
Subdues ascending rebellious *i
<
;issipates phlegm nodules
;
@pens the chest
<
Stimulates the descending of L1 *i
;
&ctivates the channel
;
,ourses and *uickens the connecting vessels
G
Hemoves channel obstructions
<
&lleviates pain
;
=ame 7reat 0one
-u& great! large! giant
7u& bone
@ther
This point moves the blood through obstructions and
5oints.
LI 1? and 16 are good together for headaches!
mu77iness! and freeing a restricted o# of Oi and
blood.
LI 18 Heavenl$ :essel
3 3!"

Location @n the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid
&ppro"imatel$ 1 &,I inferior to LI 1D
CHI
=eedling M1N FAJ insertion .4-.? cun
M3N 2?J insertion .?-.D cun
D Deep needling /ay puncture the carotid artery or
Fugular vein D
Function ;isinhibits the throat
G
Gene0ts the throat and voice
;
,lears L1 *i
G
=ame Celestial Tripod
Tian& heaven. celestial! of the
heavens
Ding& an ancient ,hinese sacri0cial
or cooking vessel
Alternate .a/es& ,elestial =ape!
,elestial Summit
The character ding is a pictographic representation of an
ancient ,hinese sacri0cial cooking vessel that had t#o
ear-like e"tensions for handles and #as supported on a
stand #ith three legs. Here it serves as a metaphor for the
neck! #hich supports the head. It is especiall$ suitable for
the head to be portra$ed as a precious vessel because it
houses the brain! the (storehouse of the original spirit.+
LC The function of this point relates directl$ to )i-5ing
he"agram ?A the cauldron+ ding. The ding #as a vessel
used in ban*uets and in the performance of ritual. The
essence of this he"agram is that stagnation must be
removed and the vessel cleaned in order for it to receive!
and be received! b$ spirit during the ritual. Hence this
point fosters the necessar$ state of open receptivit$
re*uired to be nourished b$ heaven.
@ther
This is one of the strongest spirit points on the LI. It
gets rid of to"ins on a mind and spirit level.
It%s like a #indo#>good for cleaning the meridian.
C9: Stagnation must be removed and the vessel
cleaned out in order for it to receive and be received
b$ Heaven.
LI 1D Support and Hush @ut
LI 18 Heavenl$ :essel
Windo5 o4 the %1y > 3
Location Get#een the t#o heads of the sternocleidomastoid
Lateral to! and on a level #ith! the middle of the lar$ngeal
prominence and ST F
CHI
>et#een the sternal , cla4icular heads of the
sternocleidomastoid
<ollo#ing the contour bet#een ;T 1 and ;/ 13
Traditionall . cun lateral to the midpoint of the larngeal
prominence
CTA
=eedling M1N FAJ insertion .4-.? cun
M3N 2?J insertion .?-.D cun
D Deep needling /ay puncture the carotid artery or
Fugular vein D
Function Windo5 o4 the %1y
Gene0ts the throat and voice
;!<!G
&lleviates cough and #hee7ing
;!<
Hesolves phlegm and disperses masses
<
Hegulates *i and blood
G
=ame 3rotu)erance Assistant
Fu& to assist! to aid
Tu& protuberance. sudden! abrupt
Alternate .a/es& Iater Hole
LC Imbalances of the large intestine%s function are often
characteri7ed b$ either inappropriate clinging to the past
or longing for the future. &s a Iindo# of the Sk$ point! LI
1D ma$ assist in 1 letting go of past grief and 3 directing
longing for the future to a deep level of spirit.
@ther
There is a basic need among humanit$ to see that if
#e let go of something! #e%ll get something good in
return to replace it. Ie need the trust and recogni7e
that #e #ill have something if #e let go. #e need
perspective and balance so that #e can let go and
move on. This point is good #hen the patient is
entrenched in a position that%s not helpful! #ith
something almost festering. )ou can see ph$sical level
eKects>mucus or cough stuck in the throat! glandular
s#elling! th$roid problems! s#allo#ing issues! speech
diQculties.
If the LI is over#orked #ith clearing rubbish! the
patient can have anger! etc. come up. )ou need to go
LI 1D Support and Hush @ut
to the spirit of <etal in this instance. This point lets
light into a situation that is daunting.
C9: This is for the person #ho doesn%t even see that
the$ are holding on. the$ don%t even have a glimpse of
the possibilit$ of being diKerent. The person can%t see
ho# their holding of the situation is contributing to
their suKering. /"perience a high opening. Treat it if
$ou have a sense that tears need to come.
LI 1F 9rain Gone
1!3 <
Location Half#a$ bet#een the inferior border of the nose and the
edge of the upper lip
R &,I medial to the nasolabial fold
CHI
Directl inferior to the lateral margin of the nostril
"e4el #ith and .0 cun lateral to @A -3
Note: The origin of the location gi4en in (eridians and
)oints is un!no#n
CTA
=eedling 2?J insertion .4-.? cun
Some te"ts contraindicate mo"a
Function ;iKuses L1 *i and clears L1 Heat
G
,lears the nose
G!;
Houses the Spirit
G
/liminates Iind
;
=ame 7rain 0one!Hole
He( grain! rice! corn
Liao& bone-hole
Alternate .a/es& Long Shore!
Long ,heek! Long
'late! Long Gone-Hole
LI 3A Ielcome Fragrance
,Eit point 1!3 <
Location @n the face
&t the inferior edge of the alum
1 fen lateral to the alum
CHI
"e4el #ith the lateral part of the nasal #ing
/n the nasolabial groo4e the laugh line*
;uperior to the root of the canine tooth
Note: the distance from the nostril has traditionall
4aried for this point.
CTA
=eedling AJ insertion medio-superiorl$ .4-.? cun
Some te"ts contraindicate mo"a
Function ,Eit point
@pens the nasal passages
;!G
/"pels Iind
;!<!G
,lears Heat
;
,lears *i Fire
G
=ame Welco/e Fragrance
'ing& to #elcome! to receive
<iang& fragrance
Alternate .a/es& Surging )ang!
Thoroughfare )ang
LC /nergeticall$! the function of LI 3A relates to the receptive
*ualities of the metal element and the functional
connection bet#een the large intestine and the lung
oQcials. The sense of smell is one of the most important
#a$s in #hich the realit$ of posterior heaven is
transmitted to the internal #orld. In this regard it is
important to note the olfactor$ nerve terminates in an
area of the brain directl$ related to human emotion the
limbic s$stem. &dditionall$! one%s sense of smell
contributes in a large #a$ to the #a$ things taste. Hence!
LI 3A and ST 1 ma$ be considered to provide signi0cant
input into the process b$ #hich alimentation and
respiration support the 0res of ming men through
nurturing the 5ing of posterior heaven. The T,< functions
of this point are to open the nasal passage and disperse
#ind and heat. Here! #ind and heat arise from the
inabilit$ to properl$ digest life and eliminate that #hich
has lost its essential value.
@ther
This point helps a person smell the 5o$ and beaut$ of
life! #hich aKects the mind and spirit. <ost people
LI 3A Ielcome Fragrance
think $ou 5ust pick up an odor and it%s a ph$sical thing.
It isn%t. It%s also a mental and spiritual thing.
This point is not 5ust about ph$sical level fragrance>
it%s also about ne#ness! allo#ing ne# e"periences to
come in.
& fragrance can evoke memories of the past--but old
e"periences can be remembered #ithout living in the
past.
LI 3A Ielcome Fragrance