Large Intestine 20

LI20 Acupressure Point Location and Uses

Use the Sinus Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate acupuncture point Large Intestine 20. LI 20 acupressure point on the Hand Taiyiang, or Large Intestine channel has limited uses mainly associated with the nose and sinusitis.

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Location of Acupressure Point LI 20

On the face at the lateral border ali nasi of the nose in the naso-labial groove, at the level of the midpoint. Apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations for Acupressure Point LI 20

Breathing

Nasal congestion with no discharge combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Large Intestine 4 and acupressure point Bitong using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion) with the Sinus Acupressure Stick at LI 20 and the Metal Element Acupressure Stick at LI 4, the Metal Acupressure Stick at acupressure point Large Intestine 4
Nasal congestion and copious clear discharge combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Large Intestine 4 and acupressure point Stomach 40 using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion) with the Sinus Acupressure Stick at LI 20 and the Metal Element Acupressure Stick at LI 4, the Earth Acupressure Stick at Stomach 40
Nasal congestion and dark green or orange discharge as with sinus infections combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Large Intestine 4 and acupressure point Large Intestine 11 using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion) with the Sinus Acupressure Stick at LI 20 and the Metal Element Acupressure Stick at LI 4, the Metal Acupressure Stick at Large Intestine 4

Allergies

Chronic seasonal allergies with sinusitis and sneezing combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Large Intestine 4 and acupressure point Lung 10 using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion) and Stomach 36 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) with the Sinus Acupressure Stick at LI 20 and the Metal Element Acupressure Stick at LI 4, the Earth Acupressure Stick at Stomach 44

Sense of Smell

Loss of the sense of smell combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Large Intestine 4, acupressure point Lung 7, and Stomach 36 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) with the Sinus Acupressure Stick at LI 20, the Earth Acupressure Stick at Stomach 36 and the Metal Element Acupressure Stick at Lung 7

Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Bitong, and acupressure point Stomach 36 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) with the Sinus Acupressure Stick at LI 20 and Bitong, the Earth Acupressure Stick at Stomach 44

Sinus Soreness

Nasal passage sores due to chronic Stomach Fire with hunger and no desire to eat combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Stomach 44 and acupressure point Large Intestine 11 using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion) with the Sinus Acupressure Stick at LI 20, the Earth Acupressure Stick at Stomach 44 and the Metal Element Acupressure Stick at Large Intestine 11

Sneezing

Sneezing uncontrollably combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Large Intestine 4 and acupressure point Lung 10 using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion) and Stomach 36 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and apply our Metal Element Acupressure Stick to LI 4 and LU 10 and apply the Sinus Acupressure Stick to LI 20

Nosebleed

Nosebleed due to chronic Stomach Fire with hunger and no desire to eat combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Stomach 44 and acupressure point Liver 2 using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion) applying the Wood Element acupressure Stick to LV 2 and apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to ST 44

Facial Paralysis or Swelling

Deviation of the mouth as with Bell’s Palsy due to External Wind combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Stomach 44 and acupressure point Large Intestine 4 using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion) and acupressure point Stomach 36 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and apply our Bell’s Palsy Plaster topically to face
Swelling and itching of the face that comes on suddenly due to Internal or External Wind combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Stomach 44 and acupressure point Large Intestine 4 using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion) add the Internal Wind Foot Soak for Internal Wind

Lips

Dry lips with cracking due to chronic Stomach Fire with hunger and no desire to eat combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Stomach 44 and acupressure point Large Intestine 11 using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion)
Pain and swelling of the lip with cold sores combine acupressure point Large Intestine 20, acupressure point Stomach 44 and acupressure point Large Intestine 11 using the reducing or dispersing method (counterclockwise motion) and acupressure point Stomach 36 using the tonification method (clockwise motion) and use the Cold-sore Stick topically

Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point LI 20

Benefits the nose, relieves congestion
Opens nasal passages and sinuses
Benefits respiration
Improves functional capacity of the Lung
Benefits the face

Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point LI 20

Welcome Fragrance
Surging Yang
Encounters Perfume
Thoroughfare Yang

Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point Large Intestine 20

Exit Point of the Large Intestine Channel Connecting to Acupuncture Point Stomach 1
Crossing Point with the Stomach Channel
Meeting of Large Intestine with Stomach, Stomach Divergent and Spleen Divergent Channels

Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.

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