LI - 20 (Large Intestine-20)

L.I. 20 "Welcome Fragrance" Yingxiang

LOCATION: In the nasolabial groove, at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of ala nasi
IMAGE: A reference to the point's effect on, and proximity to, the nose; and it's ability to "welcome
fragrance" into the nose.
FUNCTIONS: Opens the nasal passages
Disperses Wind Heat conditions
Clears Channels & Sensory Organs
Clears Fire
Dispels Wind Cold
INDICATIONS:
facial paralysis
facial swelling and itching
inability to distinguish odors
mouth and eyes awry
nasosinusitis
nosebleed
rhinitis
round worm in the bile duct
tissue in nose
NEEDLING: Obliquely or subcutaneously 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Dr. Shwery: can cause immediate clearing of the sinuses
sinus allergies/hayfever
toothaches
snoring
classically not recommended to moxa