手阳明大肠经 Large Intestine Channel

Question 1

LI 4 big picture

Answer 1

合谷：Yuan-Source, Command Point of Face, Entry

Question 2

LI 4 location

Answer 2

CAM: on the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the
middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side
Deadman: on the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second meta carpal bones, at the
midpoint of the second metacarpal bone and close to its radial border

Question 3

LI 4 functions

Answer 3

Functions: regulates the Defensive Qi and adjusts sweating, expels Wind and releases the Exterior,
regulates the face, eyes, nose, mouth and ears; activates the channel and alleviates pain, induces
labor, restores the Yang.

Question 4

LI 4 Rx/ Combo

Answer 4

RX Function: clears Exterior and Interior Wind, stops
pain, Command Point of the Face, clears the nose,
contra-indicated for pregnancy.
Combine with:+LV3 to open the 4 gates, +
LU7, UB12, DU16, GB20 for Wind Cold; +
LU10, LU11, LI11, SJ5 for Wind Heat;+LI20,
Bitong for nasal congestion

Question 5

LI 6 big picture

Answer 5

偏历： 络穴 Luo connecting

Question 6

LI 6 location

Answer 6

CAM: with the elbow flexed and the radial side of arm upward, the point is on the line joining Yangxi
(LI5) and Quchi (LI11), 3 cun above the crease of the wrist.
Deadman: 3 cun proximal to Yangxi L.1.-5 on the line connecting Yangxi L.1.-5 with Quchi L.1.-11

Question 7

LI 6 functions

Answer 7

Functions: expels Wind and clears Heat, opens and regulates the water passages.
RX Function: Wind Water Invasion (Yang Edema) Combine with: +LU7, LI4, SP9, UB39

Question 8

LI 11 big picture

Answer 8

曲池：五输血之合 He Sea

Question 9

LI 11 location

Answer 9

CAM: when the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse
cubital crease, midway between Chize (LU5) and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Deadman: at the elbow, midway between Chize LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at
the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease

Question 10

LI 11 functions

Answer 10

Functions: clears Heat, cools the Blood, eliminates Wind, drains Damp and alleviates itching,
regulates Qi and Blood, activates the channel and alleviates pain.
RX Function: Organ Heat, Wind Heat, Blood Heat,
Toxic Heat, Deficiency Heat
Combine with: + Ying-Spring to clear Heat
(excess or deficiency) in the channel; + LI4
to clear Wind Heat; +SP10, UB40 to clear
Blood Heat skin rashes and skin issues

Question 11

LI 20 big picture

Answer 11

迎香： Exit

Question 12

LI 20 location

Answer 12

CAM: in the naso labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi
Deadman: in the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi

Question 13

LI 20 functions

Answer 13

Functions: opens the nasal passages, expels Wind and clears Heat.
RX Function: opens nasal passages. Combine with: + Bitong, Du23 and LI4

Question 14

LI pathway

Answer 14

1. The Ll Meridian begins at the tip of the index finger and runs upward along the radial side of the index finger and between the thumb and index finger. 2. It passes through the depression between the tendons of the thumb and then continues upward along the lateral aspect of the forearm to the lateral side of the elbow. 3. From there, it ascends along the anterior border of the upper arm (i:’,SI12, l::,OU14) 4. to the highest point of the shoulder. 5. On top of the shoulder, the Meridian divides into two branches. 6. The first of these branches enters the body and passes through the LU, 7. diaphragm, and the Ll, its pertaining organ. 8. The second of these branches ascends externally along the neck, 9. passes through the cheek, and enters, internally, the lower teeth and gum. (L::,ST4) 10. On the exterior, it continues, curving around the upper lip and crossing to the opposite side of the nose. (L::, DU26)