Hegu LI 4
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English Name
Joining (Union) Valley
Location
On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the second metacarpal bone on the radial side.
Actions
Dispels exterior Wind, releases the exterior, stimulates the dispersing function of the Lung, stops pain, removes obstructions from the channel, tonifies Qi and consolidates the exterior, harmonizes ascending and descending functions.
Indications
Headache - Tou Tong, pain in the neck of any part of the body, redness, swelling and pain of the eye, Epistaxis, nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, toothache, deafness, facial swelling, sore throat.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
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