INTESTINO GROSSO
Português: Meridiano do Intestino Grosso
Inglês: Large Intestine Meridian
Japonês: Dai Chô Kei
Chinês: Ta Chang Ching
Italiano: Canale Intestino Crasso
IG1 - LI1 - Shô Yô - Shang Yang - IC1
IG2 - LI2 - Ji Kan - Er Jian, Erh Chien - IC2
IG3 - LI3 - San Kan - San Jian, San Chien - IC3
IG4 - LI4 - Gô Koku - He Gu, Ho Ku - IC4
IG5 - LI5 - Yô Kei - Yang Xi, Yang Hsi - IC5
IG6 - LI6 - Hen Leki - Pian Li, Pien Li - IC6
IG7 - LI7 - On Lyû - Wen Liu - IC7
IG8 - LI8 - Ge Len - Xia Lian, Hsia Lien - IC8
IG9 - LI9 - Jô Len - Shang Lian, Shang Lien - IC9
IG10 - LI10 - Te No San Li - Shou San Li - IC10
IG11 - LI11 - Kyoku Chi - Tian Zong, Chu Chih - IC11
IG12 - LI12 - Chû Lyô - Qu Chi, Chou Liao - IC12
IG13 - LI13 - Te no Goli - Shou Wu Li, Sho Wu Li - IC13
IG14 - LI14 - Hi Ju - Bi Nao, Pi Nao - IC14
IG15 - LI15 - Ken Gû - Jian Yu, Chien Yu - IC15
IG16 - LI16 - Ko Kotsu - Ju Gu, Chu Ku - IC16
IG17 - LI17 - Ten Tei - Tian Ding, Tien Ting - IC17
IG18 - LI18 - Fu Totsu - Fu Tu - IC18
IG19 - LI19 - Ka lyô - He Liao, Ho Liao - IC19
IG20 - LI20 - Gei Kô - Ying Xiang, Ying Hsiang - IC20
Meridiano: II.
Total de Pontos: 20.
Horário Pico: 01:00h ~ 03:00h.
Fluxo: Mãos -> Cabeça
1. Trajeto externo
Inicia-se na margem ungueal radial do dedo indicador. Segue pela face póstero-lateral do antebraço até o ponto IG11 na extremidade lateral da prega do cotovelo. Segue pela margem lateral do braço até o ombro, contorna-o anteriormente e segue acima da escápula até o pescoço até o VG14. Segue para a fossa supraclavicular e região cervical, face, cruza a mandíbula e atinge o sulco nasolabial, terminando lateralmente à asa do nariz.
2. Trajeto interno
Da fossa supraclavicular, interioriza-se, atravessa o Pulmão, o diafragma. Liga-se ao Intestino Grosso, desce pela face anterior da coxa, perna, ligando-se ao ponto E37.
3. Meridianos Secundários:
Meridiano Tendinomuscular emerge da extremidade do dedo indicador, no ponto IG1. Meridiano Luo ou de Conexão Longitudinal e Transversal com origem no ponto IG6 situado no antebraço.
Sintomas do meridiano: dor no trajeto e dificuldade na movimentação dos músculos extensores do braço e do ombro, febre, boca seca e sede, odontalgia, garganta inchada e dolorosa, epistaxe, olhos amarelos, cervicalgia e inchaço, sinusite maxilar.
Sintomas de alteração energética: dor abdominal, borborigmos, constipação intestinal, respiração curta e eructações.
É utilizado para o tratamento de: afecções da face, olhos, orelhas, nariz, boca, gengiva, garganta, intestino grosso, doenças febris, para harmonizar o Qui, regula o excesso de Calor.
PONTOS
IG1 • LI1 • Shô Yô • Shang Yang • IC1 • Metal Yang.
Jing Well Point on the Large Intestine Channel. Metal Point on Metal Meridian.
Location: (1) On the radial side of the second digit, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail bed. (2) About 2 mm superior to the radial base of the fingernail on the index finger.
> Clears Heat, Revives Consciousness, Reduces Swelling, Alleviates Pain.
> Deafness • Fever High • Finger Numbness • Jaw Disorders • Loss of Consciousness • Throat Constriction • Throat Soreness • Tinnitus • Toothache •
IG2 • LI2 • Ji Kan • Er Jian ou Erh Chien • IC2 • Second Space.
Ying Spring Point on the Large Intestine Channel. Water Point on Metal Meridian.
Location: (1) On the radial side of the second digit in slight flexion, in the depression anterior to the metacarpophalangeal joint. (2) On the radial aspect of the index finger on the inferior ridge of the base of the 2nd proximal phalanx.
> Expels Wind, Alleviates Pain, Clears Heat, Reduces Swelling.
> Facial Muscle Paralysis • Fever • Nosebleed • Throat Constriction • Throat Soreness • Toothache • Trigeminal Neuralgia • Visual Disturbances •
IG3 • LI3 • San Kan • San Jian ou San Chien • IC3 • Third Space.
Shu Stream Point on the Large Intestine Channel. Wood Point on Metal Meridian.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the hand, on the radial side of the second metacarpal bone, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, at the dorsal-palmar skin junction. (2) On the radial aspect of the index finger on the superior ridge of the head of the 2nd metacarpal bone.
> Expels Wind, Clears Heat, Dispels Fullness, Benefits the Throat, Benefits the Teeth, Clears Heat, Alleviates Diarrhea.
> Eye Disorders • Finger Inflammation • Hand Dorsal Inflammation • Malaria • Throat Soreness • Toothache • Trigeminal Neuralgia •
IG4 • LI4 • Gô Koku • He Gu ou Ho Ku • IC4 • Union Valley.
Yuan Source Point on the Large Intestine Channel. Command Point of the Face and Mouth.
Location: (1) On the dorsum of the hand, approximately at the midpoint of the second metacarpal bone, in the belly of the first interosseus dorsalis muscle. (2) On the back of the hand between the bases of the 1st and 2nd metacarpals.
Contraindication: Do Not Needle If Pregnancy is known or suspected
> Strengthens Defensive Qi, Expels Wind, Benefits the Face, Eyes, Nose, Mouth, and Ears, Activates the Channel, Induces Labor, Restores the Yang, Adjusts Sweating, Releases the Exterior, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Pain • Amenorrhea • Arm Pain • Constipation • Deafness • Eye Deviation • Eye Disorders • Facial Edema • Facial Muscle Paralysis • Fever without Sweating • Finger Contraction • Headache • Hemiplegia • Intestinal Disorders • Labor Difficult • Mouth Deviation • Nosebleed • Parotitis • Respiratory Disorders • Skin Disorders • Throat Soreness • Toothache •
IG5 • LI5 • Yô Kei • Yang Xi ou Yang Hsi • IC5 • Yang Ravine.
Jing River Point on the Large Intestine Channel. Fire Point on Metal Meridian.
Location: (1) On the radial side of the wrist, distal to the tip of the radial styloid process, in the depression between the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis, in the "anatomical snuff box". (2) On the wrist in the depression between the m. extensor pollicis longus tendon and the extensor m. pollicis brevis tendon.
> Clears Heat, Clears Yangming Fire, Calms the Spirit, Benefits the Wrist Joint, Alleviates Pain.
> Arm Motor Impairment • Deafness • Eye Disorders • Headache • Throat Constriction • Throat Soreness • Tinnitus • Toothache • Urticaria • Wrist Joint Soft Tissue Diseases •
IG6 • LI6 • Hen Leki • Pian Li ou Pien Li • IC6 • Veering Passageway.
Luo Connecting Point on the Large Intestine Channel to LU9.
Location: (1) On the radial side of the posterior antebrachial region, 3 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease, on the line connecting LI5 at the wrist and LI11 at the lateral cubital crease. (2) Halfway between LI5 and LI7.
> Expels Wind, Opens and Regulates the Water Passages, Clears Heat.
> Arm Pain • Ascites • Deafness • Edema • Elbow Pain • Epistaxis • Manic Raving • Visual Disturbances • Wrist Pain •
IG7 • LI7 • On Lyû • Wen Liu • IC7 • Warm Flow.
Xi Cleft Point on the Large Intestine Channel.
Location: (1) On the radial side of the posterior antebrachial region, 5 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease, on the line connecting LI5 at the wrist and LI11 at the lateral cubital crease. (2) Halfway between LI5 and LI11.
> Clears Heat and Detoxifies Poison, Moderates Acute Conditions, Regulates and Harmonizes the Intestines and Stomach, Clears Yangming Fire, Calms the Spirit.
> Borborygmus with Abdominal Pain • Facial Swelling • Headache • Mouth Pain • Shoulder and Arm Pain • Throat Pain • Tongue Pain • Toothache •
IG8 • LI8 • Ge Len • Xia Lian ou Hsia Lien • IC8 • Lower Ridge.
Location: (1) On the radial side of the posterior antebrachial region, 4 cun distal cubital crease, on the line connecting LI5 at the wrist and LI11 at the lateral cubital crease. (2) About 1/3 of the way from LI7 to LI11.
> Regulates Small Intestine Qi, Expels Wind, Clears Yangming Fire, Calms the Spirit, Clears Heat.
> Abdominal Distention • Abdominal Pain • Arm and Elbow Pain • Diarrhea • Hematuria • Manic Raving •
IG9 • LI9 • Jô Len • Shang Lian ou Shang Lien • IC9 • Upper Ridge.
Location: (1) On the radial side of the posterior antebrachial region, 3 cun distal cubital crease, on the line connecting LI5 at the wrist and LI11 at the lateral cubital crease. (2) Halfway between LI7 and LI11.
> Harmonizes the Large Intestine, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Pain • Arm Numbness • Arm Pain • Bone Marrow with Coldness • Borborygmus • Hand Numbness • Hemiplagia • Large Intestine Qi Stagnation • Shoulder Pain •
IG10 • LI10 • Te No San Li • Shou San Li • IC10 • Arm Three Li.
Location: (1) On the radial side of the posterior antebrachial region, 2 cun distal cubital crease, on the line connecting LI5 at the wrist and LI11 at the lateral cubital crease. (2) Between LI11 and LI7, 1/3 of the way from LI9.
> Regulates Qi and Blood, Harmonizes the Intestines and Stomach, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain.
> Abdominal Pain • Arm Pain • Arm Paralysis • Diarrhea • Facial Edema • Gastrointestinal Disorders • Indigestion • Jaw Disorders • Shoulder Pain • Skin Disorders • Toothache • Ulcer Gastric • Vomiting •
IG11 • LI11 • Kyoku Chi • Qu Chi ou Chu Chih • IC11 • Pool at the Bend.
He Sea Point on the Large Intestine Channel. Earth Point on Metal Meridian.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the cubital crease when the elbow is close to full flexion. (2) About 1 cm lateral to the superior lateral ridge of the head of the radius.
> Clears Heat, Cools Blood, Regulates Qi and Blood, Activates the Channel, Alleviates Pain, Expels Wind, Drains Damp, Alleviates Itching.
> Abdominal Pain • Allergies • Arm Pain • Arm Paralysis • Arthritis Shoulder • Diarrhea • Elbow Problems • Eye Disorders • Fever • Fever High • Goiter • Hemiplegia • Hypertension • Intestinal Disorders • Measles • Mental Disorders • Skin Disorders • Throat Constriction • Throat Soreness • Toothache • Vomiting •
IG12 • LI12 • Chû Lyô • Zhou Liao ou Chou Liao • IC12 • Elbow Bone Hole.
Location: (1) On the lateral side of the cubital crease, 1 cun superior to LI 11, at the junction of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus with the epicondyle. Locate LI 12 with the elbow flexed. (2) On the lateral ridge of the humerus about 1 cm superior to the lateral epicondyle.
> Activates the Channel, Benefits the Elbow Joint, Alleviates Pain.
> Arm Contraction • Arm Numbness • Arm Pain • Elbow Problems •
IG13 • LI13 • Te No Go Li • Shou Wu Li • IC13 • Arm Five Li.
Location: (1) On the lateral brachial region, 3 cun superior to LI11, on the line connecting LI11 at the cubital crease and LI15 inferior to the acromion. (2) About ¼ of the way from LI11 to LI15.
> Activates the Channel, Alleviates Cough, Regulates Qi, Drains Damp, Transforms Phlegm, Alleviates Pain.
> Arm Pain • Below Heart Distention and Fullness • Blurred Vision • Elbow Problems • Skin Disorders • Vomiting Blood •
IG14 • LI14 • Hi Ju • Bi Nao ou Pi Nao • IC14 • Upper Arm.
Meeting Point on the Large Intestine Channel with the Small Intestine and Bladder Channels.
Location: (1) On the lateral brachial region, on the anterior margin of the insertion of the deltoid muscle, on the line connecting LI11 at the cubital crease and LI15 inferior to the acromion. (2) About 2 cm superior to the halfway point between LI11 and LI15.
> Activates the Channel, Regulates Qi, Benefits the Eyes, Dissipates Nodules, Alleviates Pain.
> Arm Pain • Arm Paralysis • Back Pain • Chills • Chills and Fever • Eye Disorders • Fever • Shoulder Pain • Skin Disorders •
IG15 • LI15 • Ken Gû • Jian Yu ou Chien Yu • IC15 • Shoulder Bone.
Meeting Point on the Large Intestine Channel with the Small Intestine and Triple Energizer Channels.
Location: (1) On the shoulder in the depression on the anterior border of the acromial part of the deltoid muscle when the arm is abducted. (2) On the anterior inferior ridge of the acromion.
> Dispels Wind Damp, Expels Wind, Regulates Qi, Dissipates Nodules, Regulates Qi and Blood, Alleviates Pain, Benefits the Shoulder Joint.
> Arm Motor Impairment • Arm Pain • Arm Paralysis • Arm Weakness • Hemiplegia • Hypertension • Perspiration Excessive • Shoulder Joint Soft Tissue Diseases • Shoulder Pain • Shoulder Wind Damp • Skin Disorders • Urticaria •
IG16 • LI16 • Ko Kotsu • Ju Gu ou Chu Ku • IC16 • Great Bone.
Meeting Point on the Large Intestine Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel.
Location: (1) On the superior aspect of the scapular region, in the depression posterior to the acromial extremity of the clavicle and anterior to the scapular spine. (2) About 1 cm medial to the acromioclavicular joint.
> Activates the Channel, Regulates Qi and Blood, Alleviates Pain, Benefits the Shoulder Joint, Dissipates Nodules.
> Arm Motor Impairment • Arm Pain • Back Pain • Goiter • Seizures • Shoulder Movement Limited • Shoulder Pain •
IG17 • LI17 • Ten Tei • Tian Ding ou Tien Ting • IC17 • Celestial Tripod.
Location: (1) At the anterior margin of the posterior triangle of the neck, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, 1 cun inferior to LI18 at the level of the laryngeal prominence. (2) Halfway between LI18 and ST12.
> Benefits the Throat and Voice.
> Skin Disorders •
IG18 • LI18 • Fu Totsu • Fu Tu • IC18 • Protuberance Assistant.
Major Window of Sky Point.
Location: (1) On the neck, on the sternocleidomastoid muscle, 3 cun lateral to the laryngeal prominence. (2) Center of the sternocleidomastoid muscle at the level of the laryngeal prominence.
> Benefits the Throat and Voice, Alleviates Cough and Wheezing.
> Asthma • Cough • Loss of Voice • Skin Disorders • Swallowing Difficult • Throat Constriction • Throat Soreness • Voice Hoarse • Wheezing •
IG19 • LI19 • Ka Lyô • He Liao ou Ho Liao • IC19 • Grain Bone Hole.
Location: (1) In the oral region, directly inferior to the lateral margin of the nostril, level with GV26. (2) About 1 cm lateral to GV26.
> Expels Wind, Opens the Nasal Passages.
> Facial Muscle Paralysis • Jaw Disorders • Mouth Deviation • Nasal Congestion • Nasal Polyps • Nasal Sores • Nosebleed • Respiratory Disorders •
IG20 • LI20 • Gei Kô • Ying Xiang ou Ying Hsiang • IC20 • Welcome Frangrance.
Meeting Point on the Large Intestine Channel with the Stomach Channel.
Location: (1) In the nasolabial groove, 0.5 cun lateral to the nostril. (2) In the nasolabial sulcus at the level of the most distinctive protrusion of the ala of the nose.
> Opens the Nasal Passages, Expels Wind, Clears Heat.
> Facial Edema • Facial Itching • Loss of Sense of Smell • Mouth Deviation • Nasal Congestion • Nasal Disorders • Nasal Polyps • Nosebleed • Respiratory Disorders •