Lieque LU7 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication
Nomenclature:
Lie: arrangement que: depression
The hand-taiyin meridian branches from this point to connect the Hand -Yangming meridian. The point is in the depression superios to the styloid process of the radius.
Location:
On the upper edger of the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist between the brachioradial muscle and the tendon of the long abductor muscle of the thumb.
Method
Puncture obliquely 0.2-0.3 cun in the direction of elbow.
Indication
Respiratory disorder: This is the main point for respiratory disorders like cough , asthma, shortness of breathe, nasal obstruction.
Other disorder: Headache, neck stiffness, tothache, swollen and painful throat, facial palsy
Local disorder: wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndrome. Important point forthumb disorder.
Remark:
Luo-connecting Point. One of the Eight confluent points associating with the Conception Vessel.