Points commonly used The points in the large intestine meridian are used to treat constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cold, flu, toothache, sore throat, epistaxis, heatstroke, cramps or spasm in the limbs, mumps, pain in the shouler or arm, hypertension, eczema, abdominal distenstion, facial paralysis, fever. Li 4 Position Place the first crease of the thumb onto the edge of the web of the index finger and the thumb of the other hand. The point is where the tip of the thumb touches and where it is most sensitive. Indications Facial paralysis, toothache, sinusitus, delayed labour, constipation, contracture of the fingers, flu, headache, epistaxis, abdominal pain, dysentry, ear nose and throat complaints, fever, common cold, painful menses. Special properties Anti-cough fever point. Anaesthetic Point. Facial point Note This point is contraindicated during pregnacy Li 11 Position At the corner, below the nailon the outer side of the thumb. Indications Sore throat, fever, contracture and pain of the fingers, loss of consciousness, epistaxis, mantal disorder. Special properties Anti-fever point, clears heat in the lung Li 15 Position The highest part of the upper arm. Indications Shoulder pain, paralysis of the upperlimbs. Li 20 Position Beside the opening of the nose. Indications Blocked nose, epistaxis, deviation of the mouth, twitching ands welling of the face, sinus trouble. Special properties Clears obstruction of the nose, improves the smell function