Kouheliao (LI19)
Kouheliao (LI19), “Mouth Bone-Hole”, is a point on the Large Intestine meridian. It is point 19 of the 20 on the channel. Opens the nose and dispels Wind from the face.
Location
On the face, level with the midpoint of the philtrum, below the lateral margin of the nostril.
Functions according to tradition
Opens the nose and dispels Wind from the face.
Traditional indications
- Nasal congestion
- Nosebleed
- Facial palsy
- Deviation of the mouth
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- ST3 Juliao (Stomach): Facial palsy, Nasal congestion
- CV24 Chengjiang (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Deviation of the mouth, Facial palsy
- BL4 Qucha (Bladder): Nasal congestion, Nosebleed
- GB18 Chengling (Gallbladder): Nasal congestion, Nosebleed
- GV25 Suliao (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Nasal congestion, Nosebleed
- GV27 Duiduan (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Deviation of the mouth, Nasal congestion
Point profile
- Code
- LI19
- Pinyin name
- Kǒu Hé Liáo
- Characters
- 口禾髎
- Translation
- Mouth Bone-Hole
- Meridian
- Large Intestine
- Element
- Metal
- Topics
- Nose, Face, Palsy
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
