Large Intestine Channel

Kouheliao LI-19

Chinese: 口禾髎

Pinyin: Kǒu Hé Liáo

Location

Directly below the lateral margin of the nostril, level with Renzhong DU-26. 

How to locate

Divide the distance between the nostril and the upper lip into three section. Renzhong DU-26 is located on the anterior midline, at the junction of the upper and the middle third. 

Kouheliao LI-19 is at the same level as DU-26, 0.5 cun lateral to it. 

Main actions

Expels Wind

Indications

Rhinitis Sore nose Runny nose Bloody nose Blocked nose Nasal polyps Loss of sense of smell

Needling

Obliquely 0.3–0.5 cun.

 

Commentary for Kouheliao LI-19

Kouheliao LI-19 is not a major point. Its main function is to expel Wind so as to open the nose passage.