HE-5, Tōng Lǐ, 通里, Penetrating the Interior

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Categories
Luo-Connecting point • Heavenly Star point
Location
On the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris • 1 cun proximal to HE-7.
Needling
Type: Perpendicular, Oblique    Depth:  0.3 to 0.5 cun, 0.5 to 1 cun
Description: 0.3 to 0.5 cun Perpendicular or 0.5 to 1 cun oblique proximally or distally 
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
LUO: Excess - Blood or Qi Yu (chest or diaphragm tightness/ pain) • Deficiency - aphasia (voice issues, speech impairments)• LUO connects with Root of Tongue and goes to the SI channel. SI CHANNEL: Frequent urination, irritability • HT CHANNEL: Psycho-emotional issues (anger, sadness)• HT organ and channel: Chest pain • Palpitations • calms spirit • relief pain • palpitations • THROAT - sudden loss of voice • Chronic throat pain
Energetics 2
LOCAL: Wrist, elbow and upper arm pain and numbness, finger contractions, limb paralysis
Energetics 3
Nourish HT blood [GM]
Energetics 4
Energetics 5
Energetics 6

 

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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