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LI7 · 手阳明大肠经

Wenliu wēn liū · 温溜

Location. On the dorsal-radial forearm, on the line from Yangxi to Quchi, 5 cun above the dorsal wrist crease.

Category. Xi-cleft 郄穴

The xi-cleft point of the Large Intestine meridian; xi-cleft points are classically recorded for acute and sudden conditions.

定位。在前臂后区,腕背侧远端横纹上 5 寸,阳溪与曲池连线上。

特定穴。Xi-cleft 郄穴

大肠经郄穴;经典将郄穴记于急性、突发类病证。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
The superficial radial nerve lies in this region; a sharp electric sensation means the needle has reached the nerve and should be withdrawn.

Other points on the Hand Yangming Large Intestine

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