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LI4 · Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Yangming

Hegu 合谷 (LI4)

Hégǔ

LOCATION On the dorsum of the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the second metacarpal bone.
INDICATIONS Headache, toothache, sore throat, facial paralysis, nasal congestion, fever, pain of the hand and arm, constipation.
ACTIONS Expels wind, releases the exterior, clears heat, opens the orifices, promotes labour.
NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
MOXIBUSTION Moxa cone 3 to 5 cones; mild-warm moxibustion 10 to 15 minutes.
CAUTION Contraindicated in pregnancy, as the point strongly moves qi and blood.

PRESCRIPTIONS USING THIS POINT

Toothache: Stomach Fire and Wind Fire Sore Throat: Wind-Heat and Deficiency Fire Visual Fatigue: Depletion of Liver and Kidney Smoking Withdrawal Syndrome Shoulder Bi: Wind-Cold-Damp Obstruction Stiff Neck: Qi Stagnation in the Channels

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