LI 20 LI20 Welcome Fragrance Ying Xiang 迎香 large intestine 20 Large Intestine 20li20
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LI 20 Welcome Fragrance - Ying Xiang - 迎香

LI 20 Point Location

Location

In the nasolabial groove, level with the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.

Associations

  • Exit Point
  • Intersection point of the LI & ST Channels

Actions

  • Loss of smell or taste, nasal discharge, any nose a/or sinus issues, nasal polyps, rhinitis, sinusitis, allergies. Often combined with LI 19 and other local points.
  • Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Sinus issues, often combined with LI 17 and the huatuo of C3.  

LI 20 Cautions

Precautions:

  • No Moxa (MX): Cautions with moxa.

For a more comprehensive list of all cautions, see our precautions and contraindications page.

Relationships
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Nearby Points (8)
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