LI7
Large Intestine 7
The acupuncture point known as "LI 7," also referred to as 溫溜 (Wen Liu) in Chinese and translated as "Warm Dwelling" in English, is located 5 cun above the wrist crease, which corresponds to LI 5.
Its clinical applications span a variety of issues, including but not limited to:
Relief from pain associated with stagnation along the shoulder, elbow, and wrist meridians, often in conjunction with LI 5.
Traditionally linked with addressing conditions such as "seeing ghosts" and potentially beneficial in manic states.
Li 7 holds significance in theoretical frameworks as a Xi Cleft Point. This designation is crucial in devising effective treatment plans. It's classified as a Xi-Cleft point of the Large Intestine Meridian and is part of the Li 7 functional grouping theory, alongside exploration of other point categories and related theories.
In terms of clinical application, LI 7, when incorporated into a comprehensive acupuncture treatment regimen, may have positive effects on conditions such as manic depression, shoulder pain, tendinitis, and wrist pain.
Its classification as a Xi-Cleft point indicates its profound role in acupuncture therapy. Typically, Xi-Cleft points like LI 7 are where the Qi of the meridian is deeply converged, making them crucial for addressing acute and painful symptoms, inflammation, and conditions affecting the corresponding meridian and associated organs.
Acupuncture techniques typically involve perpendicular insertion at a depth of 0.5 to 1.0 cun for LI 7, aiming to harness its therapeutic potential effectively.
