Large Intestine Flashcards
What is the location of Large Intestine 1?
On the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
What are the indications for Large Intestine 1?
- Toothache
- Sore throat
- Swelling of the submandibular region
- Numbness of fingers
- Febrile diseases with anhidrosis
- Loss of consciousness
What is the method of needling for Large Intestine 1?
Perpendicularly 0.1 cun or prick to bleed.
What nerve innervates Large Intestine 1?
The palmar digital proprial nerve derived from the median nerve.
What are the indications for Large Intestine 4? (yuan source point)
- Headache
- Commands the face
- Moves Qi and Blood
- Stops pain
- Expels wind
- Delayed labor
- Weakness and motor impairment of upper limbs
What is the method of needling for Large Intestine 4?
Perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun. Moxibustion is applicable.
What is contraindicated with Large Intestine 4?
Pregnancy.
What is the location of Large Intestine 10?
On the line joining LI 5 and LI 11, 2 cun below LI 11.
What are the indications for Large Intestine 10?
- Pain in the arm
- Neck pain
- Good for overuse injuries of the arm and forearm
- Abdominal pain
- Motor impairment of the upper limbs
What is the method of needling for Large Intestine 10?
Perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun. Moxibustion is applicable.
What is the location of Large Intestine 11?
When the elbow is flexed, the point is on the depression of the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
What are the indications for Large Intestine 11? (Hea sea)
- Paralysis/Hemiplegia
- Clears heat, eliminates wind
- Arthritic pain in the upper limb
- Hypertension from excess yang with Stomach 36
- fever
What is the method of needling for Large Intestine 11?
Perpendicularly 1 to 1.5 cun. Moxibustion is applicable.
What is the location of Large Intestine 15?
Antero-inferior to the acromion, on the upper portion of the muscle deltoideus.
What are the indications for Large Intestine 15?
- Pain in shoulder
- Inflammation in shoulder
- Any shoulder problem
What is the method of needling for Large Intestine 15?
Perpendicularly or obliquely 0.8 to 1.5 cun. Moxibustion is applicable.
What nerve innervates Large Intestine 15?
The lateral supraclavicular nerve and axillary nerve.
What is the location of Large Intestine 20?
In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.
What are the indications for Large Intestine 20?
- Rhinitis
- Naso-sinusitis
- Can cause immediate clearing of the sinuses
- Hyposmia
- Epistaxis
- Rhinorrhea
- Itching and swelling of the face
What is the method of needling for Large Intestine 20?
Obliquely or subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5; moxibustion is contraindicated.
