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Neijing

Base de connaissancesPoints d’acupuncture

M-LE-13

Lanweixue

Appendix Point

Autres nomsAppendix Orifice

Méridien
Points hors méridiens

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Localisation

Roughly 2 cun distal to ST-36 Zusanli on the right leg. Note: pinpoint the exact spot by carefully palpating for the point of greatest tenderness.

Puncture

  1. 01Insert straight in, 1 to 1.5 cun.
  2. 021.5 to 2.5 cun deep, producing distention and soreness that may spread toward the foot.
  3. 03Needle straight in, 1 to 1.2 cun.

Actions

  • Moves Qi and Blood
  • Clears Heat and Fire toxins from the Large Intestine
  • Relieves abdominal pain
  • Resolves Damp-Heat

Indications

  • Acute and chronic appendicitis
  • Severe lower-abdominal pain and cramping
  • Bi syndrome affecting the lower limb
  • Lower-limb paralysis
  • Foot drop
  • Epigastric pain
  • Indigestion

Notes

  • It is well known for treating acute and chronic appendicitis.
  • It is among the rare points found on only one side of the body.