LI19 (Kǒu Hé Liáo, “Kǒu Hé Liáo”) is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located on the face, lateral to the philtrum, directly below the nostril, at the level of the upper lip. It the provided modern research does not explicitly state the functions of LI19.
On the face, lateral to the philtrum, directly below the nostril, at the level of the upper lip.
Modern needling techniques for LI19 include oblique insertion towards the tip of the nose, with a depth of 5 to 8 units. Needles are typically retained for 30 minutes after obtaining deqi. Thread embedding acupuncture also utilizes LI19, with 29G x 25 mm or 29G x 38 mm needles used for embedding threads. Sensations sought during thread embedding include soreness, distension, or heaviness, which tend to be more pronounced than with traditional acupuncture.
The provided modern research does not explicitly state the functions of LI19..
Modern research indicates LI19 is used in the treatment of facial paralysis and postherpetic neuralgia affecting the face. It is also used as an adjunct point in studies related to sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation..
Due to the absence of classical excerpts, the specific clinical applications and needling instructions for LI19 are not detailed in this classical compilation.
LI19 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:
LI19 (Kǒu Hé Liáo) is located on the face, lateral to the philtrum, directly below the nostril, at the level of the upper lip.
LI19 the provided modern research does not explicitly state the functions of LI19. Common clinical indications include modern research indicates LI19 is used in the treatment of facial paralysis and postherpetic neuralgia affecting the face. It is also used as an adjunct point in studies related to sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation.
Modern needling techniques for LI19 include oblique insertion towards the tip of the nose, with a depth of 5 to 8 units. Needles are typically retained for 30 minutes after obtaining deqi. Thread embedding acupuncture also utilizes LI19, with 29G x 25 mm or 29G x 38 mm needles used for embedding threads. Sensations sought during thread embedding include soreness, distension, or heaviness, which tend to be more pronounced than with traditional acupuncture.
LI19 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).