Mouth Grain Bone-Hole LI19

Location

On the face lateral to the upper lip, directly below the outer nostril edge, 0.5 cun lateral to the philtrum midline.

Point-taking cue

Mouth Grain Bone-Hole: the small bone hollow below the nostril.

Meridian

Large Intestine Meridian · Face · Metal

Indications

Nasal congestion with discharge, deviation of the mouth, nosebleed

Self-care

Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness

Related points

• LI1 Shang Yang
• LI2 Second Space
• LI3 Third Space
• LI4 Union Valley
• LI5 Yang Ravine
• LI6 Veering Passage
• LI7 Warm Dwelling
• LI8 Lower Ridge