LI18 (Fú Tū, “Protuberance Beside”) is the Window of the Sky point of the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located on the neck, 3 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. It benefits throat and voice, regulates Qi and blood.
On the neck, 3 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the carotid artery and jugular vein.
Benefits throat and voice, regulates Qi and blood.
Cough, asthma, sore throat, sudden hoarseness, scrofula, goiter.
LI-18 is a crucial Window of the Sky point, renowned for its ability to regulate Qi and blood flow to the head and sense organs. It is primarily used for acute and chronic throat conditions, such as sore throat, loss of voice, and difficulty swallowing, especially when related to Qi stagnation or rebellion. It also effectively addresses goiter and scrofula, making it a key point for neck and throat masses. Clinically, it is often paired with ST-9 (Rén Yíng) to harmonize Qi and blood in the neck.
LI18 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:
LI18 (Fú Tū) is located on the neck, 3 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
LI18 benefits throat and voice, regulates Qi and blood. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, sore throat, sudden hoarseness, scrofula, goiter.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the carotid artery and jugular vein. Caution: ⚠ Major vessel/nerve nearby — palpate first; avoid deep insertion (near the carotid artery).
LI18 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).