LV-05, Lí Gōu, 蠡沟, Woodworm Canal

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Categories
Luo Connecting Point
Location
Needling
Type: Perpendicular, Oblique    Depth:  0.5 to 1 cun, 1 to 1.5 cun, 1.5 to 2 cun
Description: Perpendicular 0.5 to 1 cun; Oblique proximally towards abdomen, 1 to 2 cun.
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
LUO: excess - priapism (persistent erection) • Deficiency - sudden genital itching • Rebellious Qi - hernia, genital swelling. • LUO connects to GB and genitals
Energetics 2
genital itching, testicle pain and swelling, Shan disorder
Energetics 3
Plumpit Qi, clear damp heat from lower jiao, regulate menses
Energetics 4
Irregular menses, dysmenorrhea, uterus prolapse, scanty urine, UTI
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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