Large Intestine 19, He Liao
禾髎, hé liáo, "Grain Bone-Hole"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Chang Huicháng huì長?Long Plate
Chang Jiacháng jía長頻Long Cheek
Chang Liaocháng liáo長?Long Bone-Hole
Chang Pincháng pín長频Long Shore
Meridian
Meridian:
Large Intestine  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
Right below the lateral margin of the nostril, level with Renzhong (Shuigou, DU 26).
  • Deadman
Below the lateral margin of the nostril, 0.5 cun lateral to Renzhong Du-26.
How To Find It
Renzhong Du-26 is located above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum.
Innervation
Innervation:
The anastomotic branch of the facial nerve and the infraorbital nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The superior labial branches of the facial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture obliquely 0.2-0.3 inch.
  • Deadman
Oblique insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

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