Acupoints for Lips Swelling

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Points indicated for swelling:lips

These points list this symptom among their indications. That is an index lookup, not a protocol – no study selected them together, and no cause has been differentiated. Reference only.

LI20Receiving Fragrance

LI20 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 迎香 (yíng xiāng)

🎯 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.

🛡️ Treats: dyspnoea, constipation, heat, wind, numbness

ST16Breast Window

ST16 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 膺窗 (yīng chuāng)

🎯 Location: In the 3rd intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Risk of pneumothorax; avoid deep needling.

🛡️ Treats: cough, fever, fullness:chest, abscess:breast, chills

LV03Great Surge

LV03 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Liver Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 太沖 (tài chōng)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the foot in the depression the distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in hypertension.

🛡️ Treats: cough, diarrhoea, anxiety, dyspnoea, sweating

GV27Extremity Of The Mouth

GV27 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Governing Vessel

🇨🇳 Chinese: 兌端 (duì duān)

🎯 Location: On the labial tubercle of the upper lip on the vermilion the border between philtrum and upper lip.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: heat, depression, epilepsy, congestion:nasal, tongue:dry

Using Acupoints for Lips Swelling

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent swelling:lips
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.