LI7 (Wēn Liú, “Warm Flow”) is the Xi-Cleft point point of the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located on the radial side of the posterior forearm, on the line connecting LI5 (Yangxi) and LI11 (Quchi), 5 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease. It clears heat and resolves toxicity, regulates the Large Intestine channel and alleviates pain, calms the spirit.
On the radial side of the posterior forearm, on the line connecting LI5 (Yangxi) and LI11 (Quchi), 5 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun deep.
Clears heat and resolves toxicity, regulates the Large Intestine channel and alleviates pain, calms the spirit..
Abdominal pain, intestinal rumbling, common cold with fever and chills, headache, retching, vomiting, nosebleed, inability to raise the shoulder, body heat, madness, collapsing, seeing ghosts, speakingwildly, spitting saliva/foam, swelling of the four limbs, protruding tongue, mouth and tongue pain, sore throat, facial swelling, malaria with red face, neck and shoulder pain with stiffness from cold..
As the Xi-Cleft point of the Large Intestine channel, Wenliu is classically indicated for acute conditions, particularly those involving pain and heat. It is effective for clearing heat from the Yangming channel, addressing symptoms like headache, sore throat, and facial swelling. Its ability to regulate the intestines makes it a key point for acute abdominal pain and borborygmus, while its influence on the spirit is noted for treating mania and agitation.
LI7 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:
LI7 (Wēn Liú) is located on the radial side of the posterior forearm, on the line connecting LI5 (Yangxi) and LI11 (Quchi), 5 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease.
LI7 clears heat and resolves toxicity, regulates the Large Intestine channel and alleviates pain, calms the spirit. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, intestinal rumbling, common cold with fever and chills, headache, retching, vomiting, nosebleed, inability to raise the shoulder, body heat, madness, collapsing, seeing ghosts, speakingwildly, spitting saliva/foam, swelling of the four limbs, protruding tongue, mouth and tongue pain, sore throat, facial swelling, malaria with red face, neck and shoulder pain with stiffness from cold.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun deep.
LI7 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).