Location acupuncture point LI 04
Location:
In the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side in a depression. The acupuncture point is thus located between the thumb and index finger and is pressed in the direction of the index finger. You can vary the angle a bit and look for the most painful spot.
Basically, you look for the point by placing your thumb and index finger together and looking for the highest point that this creates. Then you relax your fingers and let yourself go from this highest point into the hollow of LI 04 sink.
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This acupuncture point is located in the Pregnancy prohibited, as it is used to speed up the birth process.
It is often used as a remote point in the treatment of facial, oral, nasal and eye problems.
The combination LI 04 with Lv 03 is called "4 gates" and is very well known as it expels wind from the head area, relieves pain and calms the mind.
LI 04 also has a strong relation to the psyche and therefore can be needled to calm the mind and anxiety. In this case the combination LI 04 + Lv 03 + GV 24 used.
Combine one LI 04 with another very important point, namely St 36 you have a brilliant combination to strengthen the defenses.
Application: 
45 seconds 
vigorous
45 seconds 
vigorous
Name:
- 合谷 (hé gŭ)
- LI 04
- Vereinte Täler
Helps with:
Allergy acute, Allergy chronic, Asthma, Flatulence, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue 1, Chronic fatigue 2, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Dementia, large intestine strengthening, Emotional harmonization, Energy buildup 1, Detoxification, Cold, Fascialis paresis, Fever, Gastritis, Flu, Wrist pain, Skin diseases (inflammatory), Hoarseness, Cough with sputum, Strengthen immune system 1, Impotence, Headache acute, Headache chronic, Headache in the forehead area, Menopause, Migraine, Neck tension, Food intolerance, Sinus problems (sinusitis), Smoking cessation, Rhizarthrosis, Pain, Dizziness, Sinusitis, Heartburn, Stress 1, Overweight / Lose weight, Constipation, Menopausal symptoms
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Large Intestine
Element:
Metal
Assignment:
Yang 
Organ time:
5 to 7 o'clock
Category:
Source Point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Elimination of pathogenic factor wind
- Opens the body surface
- Satisfies pain
- Large intestine clearing duct
Contraindication:
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
The acupuncture point LI 04 is THE master point for all pains that occur in the upper body.
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Alternatively, you can press this point with the round end.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point LI 04 is pressed with the thumb in the direction of the index finger for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (3 to 4 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled vertically, with a depth of 0.3 to 1 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
Video explanation of how to find the acupuncture point LI 04
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Meridian: Large intestine
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Features: element metal
- Fall
- Sharp
- Vests
- Nose
- Mourning
- Clarity
- Lung
- Large Intestine