Luo connecting points

Question 1

What are Luo-Connecting points?

Answer 1

Luo-Connecting points are the points where the channel branches off from the primary channel.

They treat disorders of the interiorly-exteriorly related channel or organ. They treat disorders of the regions reached by the Luo-Connecting channel. They treat psychological disorders.

Question 2

The Luo-Connecting point for the Lung is LU7, what are the functions of this point?

Answer 2

o	Releases the exterior, expels external wind. Descends rebellious qi
o	Pacifies wind and phlegm 
o	Benefits the head and nape
o	Opens Ren channel
o	Regulates water passages 
o	Treats the Luo Channel

Question 3

The Luo-Connecting point for the Pericardium is PC6, what are the functions of this point?

Answer 3

Unbinds the chest 
Regulates the heat and calms the spirit 
Harmonises the stomach and alleviates nausea and vomiting 
Clears heat 
Opens the Yin Linking vessel

Question 4

The Luo-Connecting point for the heart channel is HT5, what is the function of this point?

Answer 4

Calms the spirit
Regulates heart rhythm
Benefits the tongue
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Question 5

The Luo connecting point for the Large intestine is LI6, what is the function of this point?

Answer 5

o Expels wind and clears heat

o Opens and regulates the water passages

Question 6

The Luo-Connecting point for the TE channel is TE5, what are the functions of this point?

Answer 6

Expels wind and releases the exterior 
Benefits the head and ears 
Opens the Yang Linking Vessel 
Clears Heat 
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Question 7

The Luo-Connecting point for SI channel is SI7, what are the functions of this point?

Answer 7

o Expels wind-heat
o Calms shen
o Activates channel and alleviates pain
o Benefits the finger joints