LARGE INTESTINE FOUR —> HEGU (HEH-GOO)

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Large Intestine Channel:

This channel originates at the index finger, travels up our forearms and shoulders, and ends at the lateral side of the nose on the opposite side. This is the only channel that crosses the midline of the body.

Location: On the dorsum of the hand, between the thumb and index finger, at the midpoint of your first metacarpal bone and close to the border closest to the thumb.  Press your thumb against your index finger and notice the bulge near the base of your thumb.  This point is located at the crest of this bulge near the end of the crease.

ACTIONS:

1. The number one point that regulates Qi (chee) in our bodies and the Command Point of the face (for any facial issue or sensory orifice imbalance)

2. Expels Wind and releases the exterior (think of the common cold)

3. Regulates the face, nose, mouth, eyes, and ears

4. Alleviates pain anywhere in the body

5. Induces labor (NOT to be used during pregnancy)

6. Restores energy (Yang)

INDICATIONS:

—> Expels the common cold manifesting with thirst, sweating or absence of sweating

—> Any type of headache as well as hypertension

—> Red, swollen eyes, nosebleeds or rhinitis, toothache or decay, painful throat obstruction, and tinnitus (ear ringing)

—> Face swelling, lockjaw, or deviation

—> Absence of menstrual periods, delayed labor or prolonged labor

—> Pain anywhere in the body

METHOD:

Find the point on your body and massage in a clockwise direction for 10-15 seconds. Take a big deep breath. Then massage in a counterclockwise direction for 10-15 seconds. Repeat these steps for 5-10 minutes, or until you begin to feel better.

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