Large Intestine Function Energy

Pathway

Large Intestine, Left Flow

At the medial (thumb) side of the index finger, the Lung Function Energy transforms into the Large Intestine Function Energy at 6 a.m. It flows down the back of the arm, passes through the front of the shoulder, and enters the first thoracic vertebra (TV1), where it intermingles with the flow from the opposite side.

The left Large Intestine Function Energy moves around the right side of the chest, rises toward the right breast, and then divides. One branch circulates through the right lung, descends past the diaphragm to a point about a finger’s width to the right of the umbilicus, curves halfway around, and disperses in the outer region of the large intestine.

The second branch of the left flow ascends from the right side of the breast through the right side of the throat into the right lower gums. It circulates along the right side of the face, crosses between the nose and upper lip, and enters the left cheekbone. At 8 a.m., at the left cheekbone, the Large Intestine Function Energy becomes the left Stomach Function Energy.

How to Harmonize

Left Side Illustrated: Make a circle with your left thumb over the index fingernail. Place the right hand on the right shoulder (SEL 11)
  • Index Finger
  • Ring Finger for everything 2nd Depth
  • Place right hand on the right shoulder R11 while left thumb over the left index finger. Reverse for the right flow: Left hand on left shoulder L11 and right thumb over the right index finger (see note below)
  • SEL 6: Open SEL 6, the middle of the inner side of the foot.

Note. For self-help, one can use the entire sequence of 6 steps from Textbook 2. If you are like me and find the first step awkward, just swap your hands. You can either hold the anchor step for 20 minutes or you can complete the entire sequence – whatever feels better.

Left Flow (touching left index finger)

  1. Right on R11; Left thumb over left index fingernail.

Right Flow (touching the right index finger)

  1. Left on L11; Right thumb over right index fingernail.

Further Commentary

Gum, Front Teeth

Any injuries to the front teeth can be helped by the Large Intestine Function Energy. See The Touch of Healing (p. 105) for a specific example. I also applied this flow to my daughter when she fell and hit her teeth on the hardwood floor. Initially, I underestimated the injury, but when I noticed discoloration of her front teeth, a single application of the Large Intestine Function Energy reversed it. Her teeth returned to their normal white color.

Large Intestine Disharmony: Right versus Left

The left flow moves in the opposite direction to the physical large intestine in the body. Therefore, it is effective for diarrhea, when the energy flow needs to be slowed down in that area.

The right flow follows the same direction as the large intestine organ in the body. Therefore, it is effective for constipation, when the energy flow needs to be accelerated.

Upper Arm Aching, Neck (T2, p. 12)

Accordin to Wayne Hackett, the Large Intestine Function Energy is very helpful for arm and shoulder discomfort. It also helps relieve acute neck pain—such as waking up with a stiff neck that wasn’t there the night before. For long-standing neck conditions, harmonize the Liver Function Energy.