Nose Disorders

LU-7 Lieque: This point lies on the outer border of the forearm, 1.5 thumb-widths above the wrist joint. Using the thumb of the opposite hand, touch the point and then gently begin to apply pressure below the skin, angled slight down toward the wrist and thumb. Apply sustained pressure or small, massage rotations to the acupoint. Use the fingers of the same hand under the wrist as support. Continue to apply pressure for 30 seconds to a minute.

LI-4 Hegu: This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger. Presence of sharp pain on deep pressure confirms the fact that you have hit the right point. Locate the point and then press in gently with the thumb of the opposite hand, placing the fingers underneath the acupoint, against the palm of the hand, for support. Press deeply and perpendicularly into the point, applying sustained pressure or small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 seconds to a minute.

LI-20 Yingxiang: This point lies just near the broad part of the nose. Stimulate point in a pumping manner for about a minute.

ST-3 Juliao: This point is located at the intersection of the vertical line of the pupil and the horizontal line of the broad part of teh nose. Apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction against the bottom edge of the cheekbone about 1 minute.