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POINT: M-LE-13 

NAME: LANWEIXUE

English: Appendix Point
Also Known As: Appendix Orifice

LOCATION:

  • Approximately 2 Cun distal to ST-36 Zusanli on the right leg.
    Note: the exact location of this point is determined by careful palpation to identify the point of maximum tenderness.

NEEDLING:

  • Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
  • 1.5 to 2.5 cun causing distention and soreness, possibly extending to the foot.
  • Puncture perpendicularly 1 to 1.2 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS:

ACTIONS:

  • Activates Qi and Blood
  • Clears Heat and Fire toxicity from the Large Intestine
  • Stops abdominal pain
  • Resolves Damp-Heat

INDICATIONS:

  • Acute and chronic appendicitis
  • Severe lower abdominal pain and cramps
  • Bi syndrome of the lower limb
  • Paralysis of the lower limb
  • Drop foot
  • Epigastric pain
  • Indigestion

COMBINATIONS:

ST-37
Shangjuxu
ST-25
Tianshu
LI-11
Quchi

ST-36
Zusanli
Point of pain (Ahshi point) on the lower right side of the abdomen

Acute appendicitis

Uncomplicated appendicitis

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

NOTES:

  • This point is famous for treating acute and chronic appendicitis.
  • It is one of the few points that only appears on one side of the body.