Large Intestine Meridian

LI20 [IC20]
YINGXIANG [Geiko, Reception of the Fragrance, Welcome Fragrance]

Localisation:

in the naso-labial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral  border of the nostril

• 5 fen lateral the middle of the lateral border of the nostril

Category of Points:

• opens the nose
• dispels Wind and clears Heat
• key treatment point for the nose and for congested nose

Functions:

• opens the nose
• dispels Wind and clears Heat

Indication:

• congested nose, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing, loss of sense of smell, nasal polyps, nosebleed, nasal sores
• discomfort of the mouth and lip area, toothache, strained facial muscles, swollen and itchy face, reddened eyes, sinusitis, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia

Remarks:

• for swollen and itching face LI20 is used in conjunction with LI4