LI 7 — Wēn Liū (温溜) — Warm Flow
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1. Overview
LI 7 — Wēn Liū (温溜) — is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine meridian. Its English name, Warm Flow, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use LI 7 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
5 cun above LI-5 Yangxi on the forearm.
3. Actions
- Clears Heat
- Detoxifies poison
- Stops pain
- Expels Wind
- Benefits the throat
- Moderates acute conditions
- Harmonizes and regulates the Intestines and Stomach
4. Indications
- Speech difficulties
- Tongue thrusting
- Continuous belching
- Absolute despair
- Ulcers of the hand and face
- Ulcerated Large Intestine
- Arthritis due to Cold
- Sore throat
- Mouth and tongue swelling, pain and inflammation
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
LI 7 Wēn Liū (Warm Flow) is classified as: Xi-Cleft (Accumulating) point; Gueki point. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use LI 7 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Arthritis, Headache, Facial paralysis. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
