Wenliu LI7 : Nomenclature,Location, Functions, Indications, Method

Nomenclature:

Point: LI-7
Chinese Name: 溫溜
Name : Wenliu
English: Warm Flow
Pinyin: wēn liū
Han Geul 한글 : ol lyu 온류
Romaji : on rū
Vietnamese: Ôn lưu

Location:

5 cun proximal to Yangxi LI 5 on the line connecting Yangxi LI 5 with Quchi LI 11.

Functions and indications of Wenliu:

• Treats acute disorders so is beneficial for tooth ache and tooth problems, puffy face;also acute pain and swelling along arms.
• Clears Heat and toxic Heat therefore benefits clove sores, carbuncle and furuncle, throat painful obstruction, and heat and swelling of the face. Also used to treat mumps.
• Regulates the Stomach and Large Intestine so is beneficial for constipation, abdominal pain. Not good alone. Need local points or abdomen or points on legs.

Method:

Transverse oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.

Remarks:

Xi-cleft point.
Good for swollen tonsils.