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LI 20 Acupuncture Point

LI 20 Acupuncture Point

LI 20 Acupuncture Point is called as yíng xiāng. Ying means to meet. Xiang means Fragrance. This point is on either side of the Nose, to improve the sense of smell and enable the nose to sense fragrance

LI 20 Acupuncture Point
LI 20 Acupuncture Point

LI 20 Acupuncture Point Location

In the nasolabial groove, 0.5 cun lateral to the nostril. Needle obliquely or subcutaneously 0.3 – 0.5 cun.

In the naso-labial groove, level with the midpoint of the ala nasi

LI 20 Acupuncture Point Names

yíng xiāng 迎⾹香

Large Intestine 20 Welcome Frangrance

Speciality

  • Meeting Point on the Large Intestine Channel with the Stomach Channel

Caution

Functions

  • Opens the nasal passages
  • Expels wind and clears heat

Indication

  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Epistaxis
  • Rhinorrhea
  • Deviation of the mouth
  • Itching and Swelling of the Face.
  • nasal congestion, nasal discharge, rhinitis, loss of smell, nasal sores
  • deviation of mouth, swelling and itching of face

Diseases

Facial oedema, nasal congestion and respiratory disorders.

Discomfort

Area of Protection

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