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LI-20: X-20: ying xiang
acupuncture
definition
ying xiang = welcome fragrance
Exit point of the Hand Yang Ming (Large Intestine) channel
location: In the nasolabial groove, lateral to and level with the midpoint of ala nasi (wings of nostril)
actions: dispels Exterior Wind; dispels Wind-Heat of Yang Ming (Stomach and Large Intestine) and Lung; clears Qi Fire; benefits the nose; opens nasal passages; regulates Large Intestine and promotes bowel movement; invigorates Xue (Blood) circulation; treats painful menses with epistaxis (reverse menses) (Finkelstein, p. 11); initiates urination
indications: itching and swelling of the face; stuffed nose; anosmia; epistaxis; nasal polyp; allergic rhinitis; coryza; rhinorrhea; epistaxis; loss of sensitivity of face; deviation of the mouth; dry mouth; food sensitivities; dyspnea
needle technique: transverse or downward oblique insertion; 0.3 - 1.0 cun, with the deeper insertion for the transverse insertion, producing a local sensation of soreness and distension
moxa: moxibustion contraindicated
combinations:
» with GB-20 and GV-26 removes Wind-Damp; stops pain (Finkelstein, p. 11);
» bleed LI-20 and combine with GB-15, LI-4 and Lv-3 "provide marvelous treatment for Heat and reddening of the eyes" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 106);
» with LI-4 for itchy, swollen face (Shanghai, p. 154);
» with GV-23 treats "nasal congestion impeding the sense of smell" (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 106)
» LI-20 joined to bi tong with GV-23, LI-11 and LI-4 for nasosinusitis (Shanghai, p. 154);
» with Sp-15 eliminates parasites and eases constipation (Finkelstein, p. 11);
» join to St-2; with GV-26, dan nang xue St-36 and CV-12 for round worm in bile duct (Shanghai, p. 154).
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