NAME
LIEQUE
LOCATION
Superior to the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the brachioradial muscle and the tendon of the long abductor muscle of the thumb. When the the index fingers and the thumbs of both hands are crossed with the index finger of one hand placed on the styloid process of the radius of the other, the point is in the depression right under the tip of the index finger.
Proximal to the styloid process of the radius, in a small hollow 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
On the radial aspect of the forearm, approximately 1.5 cun proximal to LI-5 Yangxi, in the cleft between the tendons of brachioradialis and abductor policis longis.
Note: if the forefinger is placed at LI-5 Yangxi, in the anatomical snuffbox, and moved forward directly proximally over the full extent of the styloid process of the radius, the finger falls into the cleft between the two tendons.
Located in the slight depression at the origin of the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun proximal to the wrist crease, LU-9 Taiyuan.
NEEDLING
Puncture obliquely upward 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
With the fingers of one hand pinch up the skin over the point, and with the other hand, needle transversely in a proximal or distal direction, 0.5 to 1 cun, avoiding the cephalic vein.
Slanted insertion towards the elbow, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness extending toward the elbow.
For stenosans tenosynovitis, point the needle laterally, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Luo-Connecting point of the Lung channel
Master (Confluent) point of the REN channel
Exit point
Couple point of the Yinqiao channel
Cao Wu Command point
Mu Dan-yang Heavenly Star point
ACTIONS
Opens the Lungs
Stimulates the descending and dispersing of Lung Qi
Circulates Wei Qi
Releases the Exterior
Expels Exterior Wind
Opens and regulates the REN channel
Benefits the Bladder
Opens water passages
Opens the nose
Communicates with the Large Intestine
Removes obstruction
Invigorates the Jing-Lou
Pacifies Wind and Phlegm
Benefits the nape
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Common cold
Influenza
Cough
Sneezing
Headache
Aversion to Cold
A floating pulse
Nasal obstruction
Nasal congestion
Runny nose
Loss of sense of smell
Facial edema
Difficulty passing stools
A feeling of exhaustion after passing stools
Hemiplegia
Deviation of the eyes and mouth
Burning urination
Epilepsy
Shortness of breath
Excess Heat and pain in the back
Swelling of the four limbs
Migraine
Sore throat
Toothache
Trigeminal neuralgia
Difficulty taking in food
Excessive shivering
Bad memory
Retention of poisons and toxins
Chest disorders with heavy mucus
Hemorrhoids
Male genital problems
Spinal disorders
Pharynx and larynx swollen and painful
Phlegm obstructing the throat
Hemicranias
Facial spasms
Diseases of the wrist joint
Panting
Urinary frequency
Malaria
Cardiovascular syncope with the four limbs icy
Insensitivity of the whole body dye to Bi syndrome or Wind
Spermatorrhea
Flaring of the nostrils
Dyspnea
One-sided headache
Wind Bi
Retention of the lochia
Retention of a dead fetus
Seminal emission
Frequent yawning and stretching
Fullness of the lateral costal region
Pain of the thumb
Urticaria
Wind rash
Bronchitis with cough
Frontal and lateral headaches
Chills, pain and itching along the anterior midline of the abdomen
Cough with mucoid sputum
Nasal discharge
Asthma (Wheezing)
Worry
Grief
Sadness
Shoulder tension
Shallow breathing
Felling of oppression in the chest
Shoulder Bi
Deficiency constipation
Heat in the palm of the hand
Fever and chills
Vomiting foam
Excessive euphoria
Dysmenorrhea
Pain in the penis
Hematuria
Urine hot and painful with hematuria
Difficult urination
Perspiration
Cold sensations in the back and chest
Neck rigidity
Facial paralysis
Pain and weakness of the wrist and hand
Difficulty opening and closing the mouth
Speech difficulties
Skin disorders
Middle of the palms always hot and painful upon pressure
Swelling
Edema
Limbs and bones feel icy cold
Varicose veins, especially when sleeping
Lips pendulant and flaccid
Trismus (Lockjaw)
Radial neuralgia
Urticaria
Pain in the elbow
Lack of energy
Raving laughter
Visions
Phlegm Obstructing the throat
Vomiting of Phlegm
Rheumatism of the shoulders
Nasal polyps
Throat Bi
Thirst
Loss of consciousness
Hypertension
Postpartum inability to speak
Propensity to laughter
Tension of the chest and back
Breast abscess
Malaria
Panting
Tonsillitis
Productive cough
Pain and inflammation of the umbilicus
Swelling and pain along the sternum
COMBINATIONS
| LI-4 Hegu | LI-20 Yingxiang | KI-6 Zhaohai |
| Exterior Wind Childhood fright epilepsy | Sneezing, runny nose, loss of sense of smell and nasal obstruction | Opens the REN channel Stimulates the descending of Lung Qi Tonifies Yin Regulates the uterus and menstrual functions Benefits the throat Moistens the eyes Treats dry throat from Deficiency |
| ST-36 Zusanli | LI-5 Yangxi | ST-42 Chongyang |
| Acute dyspnea | Pain of stenosans stenosynovitis | One-sided Wind (hemiplegia) |
| LU-9 Taiyuan | ST-4 Dicang | GB-12 Wangu |
| One-sided or generalized headache Stabbing pain of the two breasts | Deviation of the mouth | Deviation of the mouth and face |
| SP-9 Yinlingquan HT-8 Shaofu | LU-8 Jingqu LU-9 Taiyuan | SI-3 Houxi SI-2 Qiangu SI-1 Shaoze |
| Pain of the genitals | Heat in the palms | Malaria with chills and fever |
| UB-43 Gaohuangshu DU-11 Shendao KID-21 Youmen or UB-15 Xinshu HT-7 Shenmen REN-12 Zhongwan ST-36 Zusanli HT-3 Shaohai DU-20 (moxa) Baihui | SI-5 Yanggu LI-4 Hegu PC-5 Jianshi GB-34 Yanglingquan KI-10 Yingu ST-36 Zusanli LIV-8 Ququan ST-41 Jiexi ST-43 Xiangu KI-7 Fuliu SP-4 Gongsun ST-45 Lidui ST-42 Chongyang SP-9 Yinlingquan UB-21 Weishu REN-9 Shuifen REN-8 Shenque | PC-7 Daling DU-26 Renzhong LI-5 Yangxi |
| Poor memory | Edema | Frequent laughter |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is an extremely important point for releasing the Exterior. It is the best point on the channel to stimulate the Lung's descending function. It is one of the best points to direct the effect of the treatment to the face and head. It tends to stimulate the beneficial outpouring of repressed emotions. It is the main point on the Lung channel to open the water passages. This is a key point for stiff neck. It controls the back of the neck. It can help disperse all types of tumors in the body. Almost everything can be treated with this point as it keeps balance between all of the Zang. It affects the release of sexual hormones. It brings balance to the other two Yin channels of the arms.