NAME
TONGLI
LOCATION
When the palm faces upward, the point is on the radial side of the tendon of them. flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist.
With the hand supine, the point can be found 1 cun above HT-7 Shenmen on the ulnar aspect of the wrist.
1 cun proximal to HT-7 Shenmen on the line connecting HT-7 Shenmen and HT-4 Lingdao.
NEEDLING
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion 0.5 to 1 cun, causing local distention and soreness, possibly extending along the ulnar side of the forearm.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Oblique proximal or distal insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Luo-Connecting point
Ma Dan-Yang Heavenly Star point
ACTIONS
Calms the Shen
Regulates Heart Qi
Regulates heart rhythm
Tonifies Heart Qi
Benefits the tongue
Benefits the Bladder
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Palpitations
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Sore throat
Sudden loss of voice
Aphasia with stiffness of the tongue
Pain in the wrist and elbow
Vertigo
Unhappiness
Hysteria
Dysmenorrhea
Tonsillitis
Neuralgia of the arm
Nervous spasms of the upper limb
Contractures of the upper limbs
Wind-Stroke
Sensations of heaviness of the body
Fatigue
Arrhythmia
Sudden hoarseness
Sudden loss of voice
Headache
Hypertension due to Heart fire
Fever with chest discomfort
Sweating
Menorrhagia
Insanity
Pain in the wrist and arm
Nervous palpitations
Palpitations with fear
Tachycardia
Nervous palpitations with anxiety
Fear
Pharynx and larynx swollen and painful
Throat Bi
Eye dizziness
Psychopathy
Lack of energy
Restless Zang disorder
Vexation and anger
Sadness and fright
Depressive disorder
Pain and agitation of the Heart
Frequent vexation with burning sensation of the Heart
Fullness and distention of the chest and diaphragm radiating to the lateral costal region
Enuresis
Profuse uterine bleeding
Paralysis of the four limbs
Chest pain
Bradycardia
Neurasthenia
Hysterical aphasia
Psychosis
Cough
Asthma
Headache and dizziness
Throat blockage
Palpitations due to nervous fright
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Incontinence of urine
Febrile diseases
Tendency to sadness
Heat in the face and throat
Perspiration
Aphonia
Pain in the hands and elbows
Shortness of breath
Metralgia
Chest fullness (disperse)
Chest emptiness (tonify)
Depression with aphasia
Somnolence
Insomnia
Fear of people
Thirst
A bitter taste in the mouth
Tongue ulcers
Burning urination
Hematuria
Stiffness of the tongue
Tongue seems tied with difficult speech
Acute glossitis
Sudden atony of the tongue
Metrorrhagia
Uterine hemorrhage due to fullness
Hot face without sweating
Groaning
Pain and Blood congestion in the eyes
Frequent yawning
Vomiting
Sensation of chills in the Heart
Heart feels as if lifted upwards
Pounding of the Heart
Diminished Qi
Stuttering
Head Wind
Bitter vomiting
Contraction of the fingers
Pain of the elbow and upper arm
COMBINATIONS
| GB-25 Suliao M-HN-23 Xingfen | UB-15 Xinshu | KI-4 Dazhong |
| Bradycardia | Cardiac arrhythmia | Disinterest in talking and a desire to sleep |
| LIV-2 Xingjian SP-6 Sanyinjiao | SJ-17 Yifeng | ST-41 Jiexi |
| Excessive uterine bleeding | Sudden loss of speech | Head Wind Redness of the face and eyes |
| DU-20 Baihui DU-19 Houding | UB-58 Feiyang UB-60 Kunlun LIV-8 Ququan SI-2 Qiangu SI-1 Shaoze | SP-11 Jimen LIV-1 Dadun UB-28 Pangguangshu LIV-3 Taichong UB-40 Weizhong HT-7 Shenmen |
| Pain of the head and eyes | Headache and dizziness | Enuresis |
| PC-6 Neiguan UB-14 Jueyinshu UB-15 Xinshu | ||
| Irregular Heart rhythm |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point has to do with Interior communication. It is used to treat audacity. This point can be used to penetrate a patients mask to find out what is wrong. This is the point of choice to tonify Heart Qi. It is the point of choice for aphasia. This is a special point for palpitations. It is effective for disturbances of cardiac rate and rhythm.