L1 Huatuo Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Sides of Spine at L1
• Pinyin Name: Huatuojiaji
• Chinese Character: 華佗夾脊

L1 Huatuo Clinical Usages

• L1 innervates and influences the adrenal gland, the testis or the vagina areas.  It is used for a range of hormonal issues including menstrual issues, PMS, fertility issues, sexual issues, etc.
• Used  extensively within the Tam Healing System and Tong Ren Therapy. May be needled and used with tuina and/or tonren therapy.

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

• Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)
• Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain - Cramps)
• Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
• Infertility
• Testicular Cancer

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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