The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Уangming (Flow route):

The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Уangming starts from the medial side of the tip of the index finger (Shangyang LI. 1.). Running upward along the radial side of the index finger and passing through Hegu (LI. 4), it goes upward along the lateral anterior aspect of the arm to the highest point of the shoulder Jianyu (LI. 15). From Jianyu it ascends to meet Dazhui (D. 14) then reaches the supraclavicular fossa. Two branches emerge. The internal оnе goes into the chest and connects with lung. Passing through the diaphragm, it enters the large intestine. The Qi from the large intestine terminates in Shangjuxu (S. 37). The superficial branch from the supraclavicular fossa runs upward to the neck, passes through the cheek and enters the gums of the lower teeth. Then it curves around the upper lip and crosses the opposite meridian at the philtrum. From there, the left meridian goes to the right and the right meridian to the left; the meridians go to both sides оf the nose (Yingxiang LI. 20), where the Large Intestine Meridian links with the Stomach Meridian of the Foot-Уangming. The Qi at Yingxiang goes through the nose, spreads over the tongue and passes through the ears.

lndications:

Nasal obstruction, epistaxis, sore throat, runny nose, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, pain in the shoulder and arm.

Requirements:

Concentrate оn regulating the respiration. While exhaling, move the Qi from the starting point to the elbow; while inhaling move the Qi from the elbow to Dazhui. The meridian goes from the hand to the head. There are altogether 20 points. Remember the starting point Shangyang and the ending point Yingxiang, besides Hegu, Quchi (LI. 11) and Jianyu (LI. 15). Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should recite all the points silently while moving the Qi along the meridian.

Location оf the important points:

1. Shangyang: Оn the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1 сun behind the corner of the nail.

4. Hegu: Between the first and second metacarpal bones, approximately at the center of the second metacarpal bоnе оn the radial side.

11. Quchi: When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease.

15. Jianyu: Behind and below the acromion, in the middle of the upper portion of deltoid muscle.

20. Yingxiang: In the naso-labial groove, at the center of the outer side of the nostrils.

Instructions for Large Intestine Meridian

1. Turn body right 90 degrees, take a step backward with the left leg, touch the left Shangyang.

2. Turn body and right foot 135 and left foot 90 degrees to the left; exhale, move Qi to elbow; inhale, move Qi to Dazhui.

3. Exhale, turn left foot 45 degree to the left, bend arms and touch the right Shangyang.

4. Continue exhale, turn trunk left slightly, step forward with right foot, stretch arms out forward.

5. Turn body and right foot 45 degrees to the right for moving Qi of the right. Move Qi 2 times for each side.

6. Exhale, turn right 90; inhale, raise arms from the back and bring the fingers together.

7. Exhale, touch Dazhui.

8.9.10.11.12. Do the neck exercises. Nod and raise head 6 times. Turn trunk left and right. Turn head to each side 6 times. Breathe normally.

13.14. To Quepen, rotate arms 3 times. Be aware of how meridian branches. First move the Qi in the internal one.

15.16. Exhale, drop to chest. While inhaling, have the mind concentrate on lung.

17. Exhale, move to large intestine.

18. Pause, raise body slightly, concentrate on it while inhaling. Exhale and move to Shangjuxu.

19.20.21. Hold and pour Qi to Quepen.

22.23. Runs upward, the left hand meets the right Yingxiang, the right hand meets the left Yingxiang.

24. Massage Yingxiang 6 times.