Luo point
Confluent Point of Yang Wei meridian
LOCATION: 2 cun above the transverse wrist crease on the dorsum of the arm, between the ulna
and radius
IMAGE: This point is the "outer" arm gate which is connected to the Pericardium channel and the
Yang Wei channel (See P 6).
FUNCTIONS: Relieves Exterior Hot & Cold conditions, Facilitates the circulation of
stagnant Qi in the channels
Benefits Ear, Builds Wei Qi, Calms Liver Yang, Causes Sweat, Clears Channels & Invigorates
Collaterals, Dispels Wind, Reduces Inflammation & Pain, Regulates Yang Wei, Relieves Cold
Exterior, Resolves Toxins
INDICATIONS:
common cold
constipation (SJ 6 used more)
deafness
deafness
enuresis
febrile diseases
hand tremors
hemiplegia
high fever
migraine headache
pain in fingers inhibiting grasp
pain in joints of upper limb
pain in the ribs
paralysis
parotitis
pneumonia
stiff neck
swollen throat
tinnitus
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Paired Confluent point: GB 41 of Dai (Belt) meridian. As Master point of the Yang
Wei, it protects the outside (Wei Qi) against external evil
Main point for immune system: for people who get sick a lot and for deficient Wei Qi
Moves Qi: joint problems, arthritis, bi pain
Good point for migraines: especially one-sided, throbbing headaches
Sometimes for addictions
Mann: Hypertension, nosebleeds
