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Ying Xiang (迎香, LI20) sits at the outermost point of the nostril, along the nasolabial groove, level with the midpoint of the alar border. Either side works; both sides are usual. Using the tip of the thumb, start with light pressure, then gradually increase until you feel a dull soreness. Hold about five seconds and release. Repeat about six times on each side. This local nasal point is often used to open the nose when passages feel blocked. Stop if pain sharpens or the skin is broken.
Point guide
Find & press
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Find the hollow beside the nostril
Sit upright facing a mirror if that helps. Trace the smile line (nasolabial groove) to the outermost point of the nostril, level with the midpoint of the alar border. Feel for a soft hollow beside the flare of the nose, not on hard cartilage.
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Thumb press to dull soreness
Using the tip of the thumb, apply light pressure first. Gradually increase until you feel a dull soreness (酸胀). Keep the press kind. Sharp shooting pain means ease off and relocate the hollow.
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Hold about 5 seconds, release, repeat 6 times
Hold that pressure for about five seconds, then release. Repeat the press-and-release about six times on one side, then the other. Both sides are usual when the nose feels blocked on both.
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Stop cues
Ease off if the press feels sharp, numb, or wrong. Mild ache that eases on release is common; sharp pain is a stop signal. Skip broken skin, a boil, or an open sore beside the nostril.
Try today Locate Ying Xiang beside both nostrils and press-and-release about six times on each side.
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Self-press tips are educational, not personal medical advice. Book a consult for nasal blockage, sinus pressure, or flu-season symptoms that keep returning.
FAQs
Quick questions
Where is the Ying Xiang (LI20) acupuncture point?
In the nasolabial groove, at the outermost point of the nostril, level with the midpoint of the alar border. Feel for the soft hollow beside the flare of the nose. Either side works; both sides are usual.
迎香穴在哪里？
在鼻翼外缘中点旁，鼻唇沟中。取穴时找鼻翼最外侧、沿鼻唇沟的软陷处，不要按在硬软骨上。左右两侧都可按。
How do you press Ying Xiang (迎香, LI20)?
Use the tip of the thumb. Start light, then increase until you feel a dull soreness. Hold about five seconds and release. Repeat about six times on each side. Sharp pain means ease off.
What is Ying Xiang used for at home?
Home press often targets a blocked or stuffy nose, including cold or flu season congestion. The name Welcome Fragrance points to opening the nose. Self-press is a short habit between visits, not care for high fever, severe facial swelling, or sudden vision change.
Should I press both sides of the nose?
Yes, when both sides feel blocked. Press one side about six times, then the other. Start with whichever side is easier to reach.
References
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- Original article author: Physician Shi Lei.
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