Major Luo-Connecting point of the Spleen
LOCATION: On the midaxillary line, 6 cun below the axilla, midways between the axilla and the
free end of the 11th rib
IMAGE: This point has the function of regulating Blood & Ying Qi, which is said to "wrap" &
nourish the entire body. "Big Wrapping" is also a reference to the Great Luo of the Spleen which
spreads out over the chest, "wrapping" it.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates Qi & Blood, Benefits Tendons & Bones, Expands & Relaxes the Chest,
Tonifies Ying Qi,
INDICATIONS:
asthma
general body soreness (Excess in luo vessels)
intercostal neuralgia
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: "Luo of the Luo's"-- can be used for weakness, flaccidity of the joints.
can tie a treatment together
