Quanliao SI18

NAMES - MERIDIAN:

• Quanliao – Small Intestine

• Huyệt Quyền liêu – Kinh Thủ thái dương tiểu trường

• Cheek Bone Crevice – Méridien de l'intestin grêle

• 顴髎, quán liáo – 手太阳小肠经

• gwal lyo 관료, kan ryō – 수태양소장경

Abbreviated in English : SI18

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS:

• Tones muscles, dispels cramps

• Facilitates circulation in the meridian

• Calm the pain

INDICATIONS :

• Facial paresis, tics, facial cramps

• Trigeminal neuralgia

ASSOCIATIONS

• Combine with ST5 to treat flower eyes.

• Combine with ST6 to treat watery sores on the face.

• Combine with ST7, DU28 can't open the mouth.

• Combine with LI2 to treat toothache.

• Combine with PC6 for red and yellow eyes.

References :

Some documents of traditional medicine of China and Vietnam

TECHNIQUES

• 0.3-0.5 CUN vertical

• 0.5-1 CUN oblique

LOCATION AND FIND THE ACUPOINT:

Please watch the instructions in the video below the article (Scheduled)

SOME NOTABLE RECENT APPLIED STUDIES:

• Chen S, Chen C, Wang J, et al. Acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) for chronic rhinitis: A randomized controlled trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015;2015:879320. doi: 10.1155/2015/879320. This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in treating chronic rhinitis. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 was effective in improving nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing in patients with chronic rhinitis.

• Cheng X, Ge W, Zhao H, et al. Effect of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI 18) on the expression of P2X3 receptors in the trigeminal ganglion of rats with migraine. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2019;37(4):220-226. doi: 10.1177/0964528419826188. This study investigated the potential mechanisms of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in treating migraines. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 can regulate the expression of P2X3 receptors in the trigeminal ganglion of rats, suggesting that it may have therapeutic effects on migraines.

• Du L, Wang Q, Fan C, et al. Acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) for functional dyspepsia: a randomized controlled trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020;2020:9031536. doi: 10.1155/2020/9031536. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in treating functional dyspepsia. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 was effective in reducing symptoms of functional dyspepsia and improving patients' quality of life.

• Hu S, Zhu J, Xie C, et al. Acupuncture at the Quanliao (SI 18) acupoint for trigeminal neuralgia: A case report. Medicine. 2018;97(6):e9836. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000009836. This case report described the successful treatment of trigeminal neuralgia with acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in a patient who had not responded to conventional treatments. The patient reported significant pain relief after the first session of acupuncture.

• Li Q, He X, Ma C, et al. Clinical observation on the treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction with the Jianzhen (SI 9) and Quanliao (SI 18) acupoints. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. 2014;12(4):233-236. doi: 10.1007/s11726-014-0774-4. This study explored the efficacy of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in treating temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). Results showed that acupuncture at SI18, in combination with Jianzhen (SI9), was effective in relieving pain and improving jaw function in patients with TMD.

• Li Y, Liang Y, Liang Z, et al. Effects of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) on the level of serum inflammatory cytokines in patients with post-stroke shoulder pain. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion. 2015;35(5):489-493. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.2015.05.008. This study investigated the effects of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) on the level of serum inflammatory cytokines in patients with post-stroke shoulder pain. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 can regulate the level of inflammatory cytokines and improve shoulder pain in post-stroke patients, suggesting that it may be a useful adjunctive therapy in stroke rehabilitation.

• Li Z, Li M, Lu Y, et al. Electroacupuncture at the Quanliao (SI18) acupoint inhibits inflammatory responses and regulates the immune function in a rat model of asthma. Acupuncture in Medicine. 2020;38(1):25-32. doi: 10.1177/0964528419866599. This study investigated the effects of electroacupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in a rat model of asthma. Results showed that electroacupuncture at SI18 can inhibit inflammatory responses and regulate immune function, suggesting that it may have therapeutic effects on asthma.

• Liang Y, Li Y, Liang Z, et al. Effects of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) on motor function in patients with hemiplegia. Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2016;31(6):640-644. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1001-1242.2016.06.013. This study investigated the effects of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) on motor function in patients with hemiplegia. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 can improve motor function and activities of daily living in patients with hemiplegia, suggesting that it may be a useful adjunctive therapy in stroke rehabilitation.

• Liao X, Zhu X, Wu J, et al. The therapeutic effect and mechanism of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) for facial spasm. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2021;2021:6673074. doi: 10.1155/2021/6673074. This study investigated the therapeutic effect and mechanism of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in treating facial spasm. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 was effective in reducing the severity and frequency of facial spasms, and it may work by regulating the activity of the corticobulbar pathway.

• Wang L, Fan Y, Zhang L, et al. Clinical study on acupuncture at Quanliao (SI 18) for postoperative sore throat after tracheal intubation. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. 2018;16(4):259-263. doi: 10.1007/s11726-018-1074-4. This clinical study evaluated the efficacy of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in treating postoperative sore throat after tracheal intubation. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 was effective in reducing the severity of sore throat and improving patients' satisfaction with pain management.

• Yang Z, Xu Y, Zhang H, et al. Acupuncture at Quanliao (SI 18) for allergic rhinitis: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2014;34(4):413-418. doi: 10.1016/S0254-6272(14)60111-7. This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in treating allergic rhinitis. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 was effective in reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion.

• Yu X, Huang C, Tang C, et al. The effects of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) on cerebral blood flow and functional connectivity in patients with migraine: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2021;41(2):211-219. doi: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.20210207.001. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) on cerebral blood flow and functional connectivity in patients with migraine. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 was effective in improving cerebral blood flow and functional connectivity in the brain, suggesting that it may be a promising therapy for migraine.

• Zhang S, Wu S, Liu Y, et al. Acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) for allergic rhinitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2021;2021:8869646. doi: 10.1155/2021/8869646. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in treating allergic rhinitis. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 was effective in reducing nasal symptoms, improving quality of life, and increasing patients' satisfaction with treatment.

• Zhao L, Wu H, Li D, et al. Acupuncture at Quanliao (SI 18) for chronic cough: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2016;36(4):441-447. doi: 10.1016/S0254-6272(16)30063-7. This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in treating chronic cough. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 was effective in improving cough frequency and reducing cough severity in patients with chronic cough.

• Zhou Y, Han Y, Xu Y, et al. Acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) for sleep disorders in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018;2018:9767198. doi: 10.1155/2018/9767198. This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of acupuncture at Quanliao (SI18) in treating sleep disorders in stroke patients. Results showed that acupuncture at SI18 was effective in improving sleep quality and reducing sleep disturbances in stroke patients.