LI 19

LI 19 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory

The acupuncture point "LI 19" , 口禾髎, is represented by "He Liao" in pinyin and "Grain Bone Hole" in english and may be found:

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

LI 19 has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).

Avoid Moxa (MX)

Li 19 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:

A single acupuncture point is not commonly thought of as an empirical way to influence a TCM diagnostic pattern. LI19, however, is a strong candidate to be incorporated into an acupuncture protocol for patients who exhibit: Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Cold and/or Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat

LI 19 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Common Cold, Nasal Polyps, Nosebleed (Epistaxis), Sinus Infection and/or Sinusitis