LI19 Kou Heliao

Kou Heliao · 口禾髎 · Grain Bone-Hole of the Mouth

Meridian

Large Intestine meridian

Location

On the face, at the same level as the midpoint of the philtrum, inferior to the lateral margin of the nostril - about 0.5 B-cun lateral to DU26 (Shuigou).

What it helps with

Gently supports a blocked or dry nose, a dulled sense of smell and tension in the facial muscles around the upper lip.

How to work on it

Press very gently with the tips of the index fingers on both sides for 20-30 seconds, breathing calmly through the nose; small circles may be added.