Acupoint+LI-18+(Fu+Tu)

==     **Fu Tu** **• **    **Large Intestine** **18** **• **  **2.18.29** //Support and Rush Out. Supporting Process. Protuberance Assistance// Major Window of Sky Point.

=Location= On the lateral side of the neck, level with the tip of the Adam's Apple, between the sterna head and the clavicular head of the SCM muscle.

=Point Summary= //Benefits the Throat and Voice Eliminates Cough and Wheezing// local point for throat problems

=Needling=

Depth:
0.3 - 0.5 cun

Technique:
Puncture Perpendicularly

Contraindications:
None

=General Indications=

Functions
Local

Indications
Local

Special Notes
Local

=Diagnostic Indications:= Asthma **•** Cough **•** Loss Of Voice **•** Skin Disorders **•** Swallowing Difficult **•** Throat Constriction **•** Throat Soreness **•** Voice Hoarse **•** Wheezing **•**

=Soulie De Morant Indications= Tonifies the large intestine, small intestine, spleen-pancreas, articulation of hip and opposite hip, parotid glands, opposite lateral salivary glands, throat and opposite larynx, opposite orbit of the eye, opposite side of upper lip. Disperses the opposite kidney, stomach. Dispersing acts in a contrary manner Salivates in excess (flowing in rivulets); parotid glands; opposite lateral salivary glands. Opposite side of throat; chronic angina, cough with much saliva, suffocating, swollen throat, tonsillitis opposite; opposite tracheitis; coughing fits, energy at the top; hoarseness; sudden muteness; laryngeal spasms; acute paralysis of the opposite hyoid muscles; edema of the opposite side of the uvula. Opposite orbital neuralgia; opposite facial paralysis Opposite upper lips: trembling. Platysma muscle of neck. Articulation of the opposite hip: arthritic pains; opposite gluteus minimus and medius muscles, adductors.
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=Psycho-Spiritual Components= We need the fundamental ability to **see that if we let go of something we’ll get something else to replace it**. We need the trust and recognition that we will have something if we let go and then move on. Lets light into a situation that is daunting. When a patient is entrenched in a position that is not helpful, something almost festering. **A large intestine overworked with clearing rubbish can bring up anger; you need to go to the spirit of metal in this instance**. [JRW]

Imbalances of the Large Intestine’s function are often characterized by either inappropriate clinging to the past or longing for the future. As a window of the sky point, LI-18 may assist in **(1) letting go of past grief (2) directing longing for the future to a deep level of spirit**. [LJ]

Helps people **shake depression, find lightness and pleasure in being alive**. For people who have suffered loss, who feel lonely and shut off, but don’t know how to liberate themselves from their self-created prison f darkness. Deepens an understanding and the wish for a spiritual life. Enhances the flow of energies in the neck. Especially related to bonding, forming and breaking relationships, letting go, grieving, and bereavement. As for problems with speaking, self-expression, telling the truth, fear of losing one’s voice. [ALHIM]