LI19 (Kǒu Hé Liáo, “Mouth Grain Crevice”) is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located superior to the lateral aspect of the upper lip, 0.5 cun lateral to the philtrum, at the level of the midpoint of the philtrum. It dispels wind, clears heat, opens nasal passages.
Superior to the lateral aspect of the upper lip, 0.5 cun lateral to the philtrum, at the level of the midpoint of the philtrum.
Oblique insertion 0.2-0.3 cun. Do not needle deeply.
Dispels wind, clears heat, opens nasal passages.
Nasal obstruction, epistaxis, deviation of mouth and eye.
LI-19 is a local point on the face, primarily indicated for conditions affecting the nose and mouth. It is highly effective in dispelling wind and clearing heat, making it useful for nasal obstruction, rhinitis, and epistaxis. Its proximity to the mouth also makes it beneficial for facial paralysis and deviation of the mouth. This point is often needled towards LI-20 (Yíng Xiāng) for enhanced effect on nasal issues.
LI19 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:
LI19 (Kǒu Hé Liáo) is located superior to the lateral aspect of the upper lip, 0.5 cun lateral to the philtrum, at the level of the midpoint of the philtrum.
LI19 dispels wind, clears heat, opens nasal passages. Common clinical indications include nasal obstruction, epistaxis, deviation of mouth and eye.
Oblique insertion 0.2-0.3 cun. Do not needle deeply.
LI19 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).