LI-18, Fú Tū, 扶 突, Support the Prominence
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| Categories |
| Window of Heaven Point |
| Location |
| Ask patient to swallow to find the laryngeal prominence and turn head to see the sternocledomastoid muscle • On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the laryngeal prominence, between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.3 to 0.5 cun, 0.5 to 0.8 cun |
| Description: i. Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun; ii. Oblique insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun. |
| Caution: Deeper needling can puncture the carotid artery and/or jugular vein. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| WINDOW OF HEAVEN POINT: Pyscho-emotional problems |
| Energetics 2 |
| LOCAL PROBLEMS: throat - pain • neck - scrofula and goiter; thyroid problems • Hiccups |
| Energetics 3 |
| Arm problems along the meridian |
| Energetics 4 |
| Acupuncture anesthesia - surgery for thyroid or chest |
| Energetics 5 |
| THREADING: SI16 to LI18, ST9 (Patient supine; horizontal threading; indicated for neck pain, headache, ear disorders, TMJD, stress, anxiety) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| 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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