Lanweixue

Roughly 2 cun distal to ST-36 Zusanli on the right leg. Note: pinpoint the exact spot by carefully palpating for the point of greatest tenderness.

1. 01Insert straight in, 1 to 1.5 cun.
2. 021.5 to 2.5 cun deep, producing distention and soreness that may spread toward the foot.
3. 03Needle straight in, 1 to 1.2 cun.

• ·Moves Qi and Blood
• ·Clears Heat and Fire toxins from the Large Intestine
• ·Relieves abdominal pain
• ·Resolves Damp-Heat

• ·Acute and chronic appendicitis
• ·Severe lower-abdominal pain and cramping
• ·Bi syndrome affecting the lower limb
• ·Lower-limb paralysis
• ·Foot drop
• ·Epigastric pain
• ·Indigestion

• ·It is well known for treating acute and chronic appendicitis.
• ·It is among the rare points found on only one side of the body.