LI20 Yingxiang (Receiving Fragrance)

迎香yíng xiāngYingxiang

Large Intestine Meridian

Location of acupuncture point LI20 Yingxiang (Receiving Fragrance)
25
Indications
148
Protocols
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Location

In the nasolabial groove at the level of the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala nasi.

Cautions

Avoid deep needling; proximity to facial artery.

Indications

Conditions for which LI20 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Loss of SmellNasal CongestionConstipationFacial DroopNasal DischargeMouth DisorderSinus DisorderShortness of BreathHeatItchiness FaceNosebleedNumbnessOpen Nasal PassagesPainFacial PainNose Soreness PainParalysisPolyp NasalRed EyesRhinitisRoundworms Bile DuctExcessive SneezingFacial SwellingLips SwellingWind

Protocols using LI20

The 50 best-sourced of 148, ranked by strength of evidence. The count above is the full figure.

  • Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Facial ParalysisLI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SP06, SI18, TB05, TB17, GB14, LV03, XH18, XH29 (doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60061-3)
  • Dental Pain, Anesthesia Teeth-extractionLI03, LI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST05, ST06, ST07, SI18, CV24, GV26 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nem056)
  • Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Rhinitis Persistent, Rhinorrhea, Itching NasalLI04, LI20, ST02, ST36, GV23 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-10-54)
  • Neuralgia Trigeminal, Facial Trigeminal PainLI04, LI20, ST02, ST03, ST07, ST36, ST44, ST45, SI18, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, LV03, GV26 (doi:10.1590/S1807-59322009001200014)
  • Paralysis Facial, Sequelae Bell's Palsy, Paresis Facial, Contracture Facial, Spasm Facial, Synkinesis Facial, Stiffness FacialLI04, LI10, LI20, ST01, ST04, ST06, ST09, ST36, TB17, TB23, GB34 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-71)
  • Acne Vulgaris, Skin Inflammation, Skin Papules, Skin NodulesLI11, LI20, ST02, ST06, ST36, SP03, SP06, SP10, HT08, PC06, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-82)
  • Cough, Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Dyspnea, Rhinorrhea, RhinosinusitisLU09, LU10, LI04, LI20, SP03, HT08, GV23 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep240)
  • Nasal Congestion, Rhinorrhea, Rhinitis Non-allergicLI20 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-37)
  • Allergic RhinitisLI04, LI20, ST36 (doi:10.1155/2012/372670)
  • Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea WateryLI04, LI11, LI20, ST36 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-12)
  • Allergic Rhinitis, Rhinitis Seasonal, Nasal Symptoms, Eye SymptomsLU07, LI04, LI11, LI20, ST36, SP06, BL13, TB17, GB20, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-128)
  • Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, RhinorrheaLI04, LI11, LI20, ST36 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-301)
  • Paralysis Facial, Sequelae Bell's Palsy, Facial Asymmetry, Facial Stiffness, Facial Muscle WeaknessLI04, LI10, LI20, ST01, ST04, ST06, ST09, ST36, TB17, TB23, GB34 (doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0777-z)
  • Paralysis Facial, Bell's Palsy, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Bell PalsyLI04, LI20, ST04, SI18, BL02, TB23, GB14, LV03 (doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0893-9)
  • Nasal Congestion, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Rhinorrhea, Nasal PruritusLI20, BL13 (doi:10.1155/2015/846851)
  • Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, RhinorrheaLU05, LU07, LI04, LI20, ST02, GV14, GV23 (doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1432-z)
  • Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Rhinorrhea, Nasal PruritusLI04, LI11, LI20, ST36 (doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1400-x)
  • Fatigue, Loss of Appetite, Low-back Pain, Cough Chronic Intractable, Throat Dry, Lupus NephropathyLU07, LI04, LI20, ST21, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP04, SP06, SI03, BL13, BL18, BL23, BL62, KD03, KD06, PC06, TB05, GB41, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV22, GV01, GV08, GV14, GV24 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009309)
  • Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinitis Allergic Seasonal, RhinorrhoeaLU07, LI04, LI11, LI20, ST36, SP06, BL13, TB17, GB20, LV03 (doi:10.1136/acupmed-2017-011382)
  • Rosacea, Erythema Facial, Papules Facial, Telangiectasia, Itching Facial, Pustules Facial, Sebum ExcessLI20, CV24 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000011931)
  • Anxiety, Depression, Face Numbness, Paralysis Eye Abduction, Sensory Disturbance Facial, Forehead Numbness, Cranial Nerve InjuryLI04, LI20, ST04, ST36, BL67, GB20, GV25 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000016756)
  • Ear Pain, Paralysis Facial, Asymmetry Facial, Facial Numbness, Hyperacusis, Taste AlteredLI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, CV24 (doi:10.1155/2020/5419407)
  • Face Numbness, Paralysis Facial, Muscle Stiffness FaceLI04, LI20, ST04, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, CV24 (doi:10.1155/2020/6531743)
  • Hyposmia, Smell Loss Postinfectious, Anosmia, ParosmiaLU07, LI04, LI20, ST44, SP06, BL03, GV23 (doi:10.1007/s00405-021-06872-9)
  • Nasal Congestion, Nasal Discharge, Rhinitis Allergic SeasonalLU07, LI04, LI11, LI20, ST36, SP06, BL13, TB17, GB20, LV03 (doi:10.1007/s00405-022-07335-5)
  • Cough, Insomnia, Malaise, Shortness Of Breath, Olfactory Dysfunction Post-covid, Taste DysfunctionLI20, SP03, SP09, HT07, BL10, BL14, BL15, KD03, PC06, PC07, GB20, LV03, CV17, GV12, GV20 (doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.916944)
  • Fatigue, Palpitations, Insomnia, Malaise, Heaviness Head, Olfactory Dysfunction Post-covidLI20, SP03, SP09, BL10, BL14, BL15, KD03, PC06, PC07, GB20, LV03, CV17, GV12, GV20 (doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.916944)
  • Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea, Rhinitis Allergic PerennialLU07, LI04, LI20, ST36, BL01, GB20, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04132-3)
  • Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Traumatic, Eyelid Incomplete Closure, Taste AbnormalLI04, LI20, ST03, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, TB23, GB12, GB20 (doi:10.3390/healthcare11182546)
  • Nasal Congestion, Nasal Discharge, Sneezing, Rhinitis Allergic PerennialLU05, LI04, LI20, ST02, GV14, GV23 (doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221293)
  • Facial Droop, Ear Pain, Face Numbness, Taste Loss, Paralysis Facial, Lagophthalmos, Tongue Numbness, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Bell PalsyLI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, TB17, GB14, LV03, CV24 (doi:10.7759/cureus.57047)
  • Facial Droop, Face Numbness, Taste Loss, Paralysis Facial, Lagophthalmos, Tongue NumbnessLI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB17, GB14, LV03, CV24 (doi:10.7759/cureus.57047)
  • Anxiety, Depression, Blurred Vision, Eye Pain, Dry Eye, Foreign Body Sensation, Dryness Eye, Dry Eye Disease, Visual Fatigue, Ocular PainLI20, ST01, SI01, SI03, BL01, BL02 (doi:10.2147/OPTH.S476573)
  • Ear Pain, Paralysis Facial, Burning Pain, Electric Shock Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia Pain, Rash Herpes ZosterLI04, LI19, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST05, ST06, ST07, SI18, BL02, TB05, TB17, GB14 (doi:10.3389/fpain.2024.1474103)
  • Anxiety, Depression, Rosacea, Inflammation Skin, Erythema Facial, Edema Facial, Long CovidLI04, LI06, LI11, LI20, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST36, ST40, SP09, SI18, LV03 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000043407)
  • Anxiety, Depression, Nasal Congestion, Nasal Discharge, Rhinitis Allergic PersistentLI20, HT07, PC07, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230959)
  • Tinnitus UnilateralLI20, SI19, BL02, TB12, TB17, TB22, GB02, GB07, GB12, GB20, GV14, GV15, GV16, GV20, GV21 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-97)
  • Dysgeusia, Paralysis Facial, Hyperacusis, Postauricular Pain, LacrimationLI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, BL02, TB17, TB23, GB14, CV24 (doi:10.3831/KPI.2012.15.010)
  • Airway Hyperresponsiveness, Asthma Intermittent, Asthma MildLU01, LU05, LU07, LU09, LU11, LI04, LI06, LI20, ST13, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT03, HT05, HT07, SI03, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, BL23, KD03, KD06, KD08, KD27, PC06, TB05, TB15, GB03, GB34, GB40, GB41, LV02, LV03, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV17, CV21, GV04, GV13 (doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1)
  • Tinnitus, Drooling, Ear Pain, Paralysis Facial, Taste Altered, Tearing Abnormal, Sound HypersensitivityLI04, LI20, ST02, ST04, ST06, ST36, SI18, BL02, TB17, TB23, GB14, GB20, CV24, GV26 (doi:10.3831/KPI.2018.21.025)
  • Nasal Congestion, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea, Eye Itching, Eye WateringLI04, LI20, BL02, GB20, GV23 (doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3495-0)
  • Nasal Congestion, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Eye Itching, Rhinitis Allergic Seasonal, Rhinorrhoea, Eye WateringLI04, LI11, LI20, GB20 (doi:10.1186/s13020-021-00536-w)
  • Infection Respiratory Recurrent, Immune Deficiency, Kidney Disease ChronicLI20, ST36, GB20, GV14, GV16 (doi:10.21037/atm-22-2376)
  • Nasal Congestion, Sleep Disturbed, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea ClearLI04, LI20, ST36, BL07, BL13, CV08, GV23 (doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262)
  • Nasal Congestion, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea ClearLU07, LI04, LI20, GV23 (doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262)
  • Nasal Congestion, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea ClearLI04, LI20, ST36, GB20, LV03, CV04, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262)
  • Paralysis Facial PeripheralLI04, LI20, ST04, ST06, TB23, GB14, CV24, GV26 (doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.2016.05.020)
  • Spleen Deficiency, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea, Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea Chronic, Dampness Accumulation, Spleen Deficiency Dampness AccumulationLI20, ST25, ST42, SP02, SP03, BL62, KD06, CV06, CV12, CV22, GV14 (doi:10.27460/d.cnki.gyzyc.2024.000276)
  • Thyroid DiseaseLI04, LI11, LI18, LI20 (doi:10.13481/j.1671-587x.1962.01.012)
  • Dizziness, Dizziness Cervical, Vertigo Cervical, Phlegm Obstruction, Vertigo Cervicogenic, Phlegm-turbidity PatternLI20, ST40, ST42, SP05, SP09, BL62, KD06, GB20, CV06, CV12, CV22, GV14 (doi:10.27460/d.cnki.gyzyc.2024.000282)

Most often selected alongside LI20

How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with LI20. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

  • LI04Junction Valley106 protocols
  • SI18Cheek Bone Hole51 protocols
  • ST04Earth Granary49 protocols
  • GB14Yang Bright45 protocols
  • ST02Four Direction Brightness43 protocols
  • ST36Leg Three Miles43 protocols
  • ST06Jaw Bone41 protocols
  • BL02Gathered Bamboo39 protocols
  • GB20Wind Pool38 protocols
  • ST07Below The Arch35 protocols
  • TB17Hurricane33 protocols
  • CV24Saliva Receptacle31 protocols