Lanwei EX-LE-7
Chinese: 阑尾
Pinyin: Lán Wěi
Location
On the Stomach Channel of the right leg, Lanwei EX-LE-7 is about 2 cun distal to Zusanli ST-36, in the most tender point of that area.
How to locate
Lanwei EX-LE-7 is one of the very few points that only exist on one side of the body.
First locate Zusanli ST-36 on the right leg, which is 3 cun inferior to the knee joint space and 1 cun lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia.
Lanwei EX-LE-7 is about 2 cun distal to Zusanli ST-36, in the most tender point of that area.
Main actions
- Promote Qi and Blood circulation in the Large Intestine
- Clear Heat and Toxin-Heat from the Large Intestine
Needling
Vertically 1–1.5 cun
Commentary for Lanwei EX-LE-7
The name of this point is translated to 'Appendix' which implies its functions.
Lanwei EX-LE-7 is very effective in treating both acute and chronic appendicitis.
It often becomes pressure sensitive when the appendix has inflammation. Thus this point can also be used as a diagnosis tool.