Lanweixue

English:	Appendix Point
Also Known As:	Appendix Orifice

Location

• Approximately 2 Cun distal to ST-36 Zusanli on the right leg.
  Note: the exact location of this point is determined by careful palpation to identify the point of maximum tenderness.

Needling

• Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
• 1.5 to 2.5 cun causing distention and soreness, possibly extending to the foot.
• Puncture perpendicularly 1 to 1.2 cun.

Command Functions

Actions

• Activates Qi and Blood
• Clears Heat and Fire toxicity from the Large Intestine
• Stops abdominal pain
• Resolves Damp-Heat

Indications

Acute and chronic appendicitis Severe lower abdominal pain and cramps Bi syndrome of the lower limb

Paralysis of the lower limb Drop foot Epigastric pain Indigestion

Combinations

ST-37 Shangjuxu ST-25 Tianshu LI-11 Quchi	ST-36 Zusanli Point of pain (Ahshi point) on the lower right side of the abdomen
Acute appendicitis	Uncomplicated appendicitis

Contraindications

Notes

• This point is famous for treating acute and chronic appendicitis.
• It is one of the few points that only appears on one side of the body.