LI 18 - Acupuncture Point - Fu Tu | Chinese Medicine Theory

Names Of Fu Tu

Level with the tip of the Adam's Apple between the sternal and clavicular heads of the SCM.
For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

Window of the Sky Point for sudden loss of voice with qi obstruction in the throat.
High blood pressure, for which Window of the Sky Points are sometimes indicated, may also be useful for low blood pressure.
Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the circulation of the common carotid artery as well as effect the vagus nerve. Due to the connection with the vagus it is useful for lung, esophagus, heart, stomach, intestine and gall bladder issues - reflux, palpitations, digestive issues, etc.
Falls into the category of Window of the Sky points within the Tam Healing system.

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

In ancient times the ST Qi was assessed by palpating the pulse here and at ST 42.
Regulation of Blood Pressure - lowering high blood pressure.
Headache, dizziness.
Sore throat, counterflow qi (vomiting), coughing, hiccups.
Acute lumbar sprain, lower back pain.
Window of the Sky Point - restores Qi flow between the body and the head - useful with headache, chest tightness, asthma.
Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the common carotid artery. With acupuncture and tuina we often use LI 18 instead as it is safer, for Tong Ren and light tuina, however, it is fine to use.
Falls into the category of Window of the Sky points within the Tam Healing system.

Local Point.
Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the circulation within the occipital artery and the vertebral artery. Useful for occipital issues, glaucoma, etc.
Falls into the category of Window of the Sky points within the Tam Healing system.