LI-20 (Yíngxiāng, 迎香) — Welcome Fragrance

Anatomical location

On the face in the nasolabial groove, level with the midpoint of the outer border of the nasal ala.

Traditional actions

Opens the nose; disperses wind; clears local heat; restores movement through the facial channel.

Recorded indications

Primary: Blocked or runny nose; rhinitis; sinus pressure; reduced sense of smell.

Secondary: Facial weakness; itching or swelling of the face; pain around the nostril.

How to read this reference

AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.

Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.