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PRINCIPAL MERIDIANTAI YIN – YANG MING
Large IntestineStomach
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Large Intestine: FU
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Large Intestine• Starts at LI1: Use: heat, pain, stagnation, for eye
and ear pain and inflammation, toothache, headaches. Location: 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail on the radial side of the index finger. TING POINT
• Ends at LI20: at the At the midpoint lateral to the border of the ala nasi, in the nasolabial groove. Loss of smell or taste, nasal discharge, any nose a/or sinus issues, nasal polyps, rhinitis, sinusitis, allergies
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LI1
LI4
LI20LI19
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Function• The main function of the large intestine and its
meridian is to process waste and pass it through the body.
• When there are blockages in the large intestine meridian, they often manifest as digestion and abdominal trouble because these processes are closely tied together.
• Used locally for Head and Neck pain and Shoulder/Elbow pain.
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Important Points• LI4: This is one of the most used
points in acupuncture and it is a very important analgesic point.
• This point is often used in treating pain and can be used to treat pain in all parts of the body, specially the head.
• It also promotes the flow of energy in the upper body. Location In the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.MASTER POINT
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• LI11:At the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. For: Tennis Elbow point and funtionally for diarrhea.
• LI15: Anterior and inferior to the acromion in a depression found with the arm abducted.Shoulder pain.
• LI19/20: Local Points. For Sinus congestion.Nasal polyps, sores. Nosebleed
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Stomach: FU
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Stomach• Starts at ST1: Location: Below the pupil, between the
eyeball and the infraorbital ridge. Use: Any eye issue.
• Ends at: ST45: Location: 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail on the lateral side of the 2nd toe. Use: Release heat ,headaches, toothaches, facial pain, TMJ, breast pain. Agitation , insomnia w/heat signs - calms the spirit.
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Function• The stomach is called the 'Sea of
Nourishment'.
• It is responsible for providing the entire system with postnatal energy from the digestion of food and fluids.
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Important Points• ST1-8: Local Points face, teeth, TMJ.
• ST25:MU point for Large Intestine. Location: 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus. Use: All intestinal issues - constipation, diarrhea, distention, pain.Connects the Upper and Lower burners.
• ST36:Location: one finger width lateral from the anterior border of the tibia. Use: Arguably the strongest point in the body. All issues involving the Stomach a/or the Spleen: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, gas, bloating, indigestion, etc.breast problems, lower leg pain.Support Lung function in cases of asthma, wheezing, dyspnea.Psychological disorders - PMS, depression, nervousness.
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ST1-8
ST25
ST36
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• ST40: Location: 8 cun below ST 35, one finger width lateral to ST 38, two finger widths lateral to the anterior border of the tibia. Use: Resolve Phlegm.Issues with the lower limbs involving pain, swelling, numbness, weakness, etc.
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