Luxi Point (TE-19 / Cranial Rest)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Luxi (TE-19 / Cranial Rest). Learn its benefits for infantile convulsions, headache, tinnitus, and vomiting – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Infantile convulsions, headache, tinnitus, ear pain, vomiting, diarrhea, chest and hypochondriac pain, and wheezing.
Precise Location
On the head, between Jiaosun (TE-20) and Yifeng (TE-17), at the junction of the upper and middle 1/3 of the line along the helix.
Location Method
Stand with the index and middle fingers together, place them flat against the root behind the ear – the point is where the index fingertip rests.
Massage Method
Bring the index and middle fingers together and gently knead clockwise at the root behind the ear for 1–3 minutes, once each morning and evening. Therapeutic actions: Opens the orifices and sharpens hearing, drains heat and calms fright, and extinguishes wind and stops spasms.
Compatibility
Infantile convulsions: Combine with Zhigou (TE-6) and Yintang (EX-HN3). Disease overview: Infantile convulsions are acute and severe conditions in children, characterized by convulsions and coma – also called fits. Most common in children aged 1–5, with higher incidence in younger children – the condition is critical and rapidly changing. Massage sequence: During convulsions, calm the child first. Massage Luxi gently with warm palms for 3 minutes, then knead Zhigou with the middle finger pad for 1 minute, finally massage Yintang for 1 minute. Deafness: Combine with Tinggong (SI-19), Xiaguan (ST-7), Luxi (TE-19), and Zhongzhu (TE-3). Headache and tinnitus: Combine with Fengchi (GB-20), Yifeng (TE-17), and Shuaigu (GB-8). Vomiting and diarrhea: Combine with Zhongwan (RN-12) and Neiguan (PC-6).
Efficacy & Actions
The Lingshu Jing · Jingmai Pian states: "Xi means rest, also breath. This point is located at the side of the cranium where one rests the head while sleeping. As it relates to breath, it is named Luxi (Cranial Rest). It treats tinnitus, wheezing, convulsions, epilepsy, chest and hypochondriac pain, vomiting." Ancient medical texts detail the location and function of this point. It has remarkable effects on infantile convulsions and tinnitus. This point belongs to the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian. It opens the orifices and sharpens hearing, drains heat and calms fright, and extinguishes wind and stops spasms. It is a commonly used key point for treating head, facial, and mental disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Lu" refers to the cranium; "Xi" means rest or breath. Located on the lateral side of the cranium, this point relates to breath – hence the name Luxi (Cranial Rest).
