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This point, below the nostril, opens the nose and benefits the face.
Location
On the face, below the lateral margin of the nostril, level with the junction of the upper third and lower two-thirds of the philtrum, lateral to DU-26.
Anatomy
The orbicularis oris muscle; the superior labial branch of the facial artery; the facial nerve and the infraorbital nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Opens the nasal passages
- Benefits the face and dispels wind
Indications
Nasal obstruction and discharge, epistaxis, facial paralysis, and trismus (lockjaw).
Needling
0.2-0.3 cun, perpendicular or oblique insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is generally not used on the face.
Point Combinations
With LI-20 for nasal obstruction; with LI-4 for facial paralysis.
Classical Text References
A local point for nasal and facial disorders.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
