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POINT LOCATION I
Points of the Large Intestine Channel of Hand-Yangming
LI 1 (Shang Yang) Jing-well pointMetal pointHorary/Nature Point
Location: 0.1 cun from radial corner of index fingernail.
Techniques:Perpendicular 0.1 cunPrick and Bleed
Functions Clears Heat Promotes resuscitationIndications Febrile disease, sore throat, toothache
involving the lower teeth, deafness and tinnitus
Loss of consciousness
LI 2 (Er Jian)Ying-Sping point, Water pointChild/Reduction Point
Location:Radial edge of 1st phalanx of index finger just distal to the knuckle of the MCP joint in a depression on the line where the skin changes color/texture. Find/needle with hand in a loose fist.
Techniques:Perpendicular 0.2-.03 cunPrick and Bleed
Functions Clears Heat Benefits the throat Subdues swelling and relieves painIndications Sore throat Toothache Fever
LI 3 (San Jian)Shu-Stream pointWood point
Location: Radial edge of 2nd metacarpal bone, just proximal to the MCP joint in a depression on the line where the skin changes color/texture. Find/needle with hand in a loose fist.
Techniques:Perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
Functions Activates the channel and collaterals and
alleviates pain Benefits the throat Expels Wind and clears HeatIndications Pain, numbness of the fingers and hand;
toothache, especially of the lower teeth Sore throat Fever and chills, dry mouth and lips
LI 4 (He Gu) Yuan-Source point, Command point, Heavenly Star pointFour Gates point
Location: Mid point of the 2nd metacarpal bone, inbetween the 1st and 2nd MC, but slightly closer to the 2nd MC.
Techniques:Perpendicular 0.5-1.0 cun
*Contraindicated duringPregnancy!
Functions Expels Wind and releases the exterior Regulates Defensive Qi and adjusts sweating Regulates the throat, neck, face, eyes, nose,
mouth and ears Activates the channel and collaterals and
alleviates pain; Nourishes the sinews Regulates the Uterus and induces labor Calms the Spirit
Indications Exterior patterns: fever, chills, absence of sweating
or sweating without relief of symptoms, cough, floating pulse.
Skin disorders: rashes, measles, acne, skin itching, eczema.
Goiter, lymphadenopathy, sore throat, headache, facial pain or paralysis, stuffy nose, rhinorrhea, epistaxis, sore throat, aphonia (loss of voice), red, swollen and painful eyes, blurred vision, toothache, canker sores tinnitus, deafness.
Pain, atrophy or paralysis of the hands, arm or shoulder
Gynecological disorders: amenorrhea, delayed labor, retention of placenta, difficult labor
Mental disorders: insomnia, mania, depression.
LI 5 (Yang Xi)
Jing-river pointFire point
Location: In the anatomical snuffbox. Stretch the palm flat and stretch the thumb as far toward the back of the hand as possible. Feel the depression between the base of the thumb and the wrist.
Techniques:Perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun
Functions Activates the channel and collaterals and
alleviates pain Clears Heat Calms the Spirit
Indications Pain of the wrist and hand Headache, sore throat, epistaxis, rhinitis,
tinnitis, eye pain and redness, and toothache
Epilepsy, mania, depressive psychosis
LI 6 (Pian Li)Luo-Connecting Point
Location: One quarter of the distance from LI 5-11 (3 cun proximal to LI 5) and inline between them.
Techniques:Perpendicular or oblique0.5-0.8 cun
Functions Opens and regulates the water passages,
induces urination Clears Wind and Heat Benefits the eyes and ears
Indications Dysuria, edema (particularly of the upper
body) Red eyes, tinnitus, deafness, epistaxis
LI 7 (Wenliu)Xi-Cleft pointLocation: 5 cun proximal to LI 5, inline between LI 5-11. For most accurate location
Use a measure to find ½ distance between LI 5-11. Locate point 1 cun distal to here.
Techniques: ( LI7 - LI9 )Perpendicular 0.5-1.0 cun
Functions Clears Heat & detoxify Regulates the stomach and intestinesIndications Headache, sore throat, facial edema, facial
paralysis, epistaxis, carbuncles Abdominal pain, diarrhea
LI 8 (Xia Lian) Location: L 4 cun distal to LI 11, inline between LI 5 and LI 11. Use a measure to find the ¼ mark between the two points, go 1 cun distal to this.
Functions Clears obstruction from the channels and
collaterals Expels Wind Regulates the stomach and intestines
Indications Pain or motor impairment of the elbow or
arm Headache, dizziness Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea,
dyspepsia
LI 9 (Shang Lian)
3 cun distal to LI 11, inline between LI 5 and LI 11.
Functions Clears obstruction from the channels and
collaterals Regulates the stomach and intestinesIndications Pain, numbness and weakness of the arm,
hemiplegia Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea,
dyspepesia
LI 10 (Shou San Li)
2 cun distal to LI 11, inline between LI 5 and LI 11.
Techniques:Perpendicular 0.8-1.2 cun
Functions Activates the channel and collaterals and
relieves pain Regulates the stomach and intestines TonificationIndications Paralysis, pain, numbness and weakness
of the arm Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea,
dyspepsia Chronic Fatigue
LI 11(Quchi)He-Sea point Earth PointGhost pointHeavenly Star pointMother/Tonification Point
Techniques:Perpendicular 0.5-1.5 cun
Location: At the lateral end of the cubital crease. With elbow fully flexed: Find the lateral tip of
the crease. With the elbow only partially flexed:Locate LU 5
and prominence of lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Point is ½ distance between these 2 points.
Functions Activates the channel and collaterals to
relieve pain Clears Heat Cools Blood, expels Wind, drains
Dampness Subdues Rebellious Qi to relieve vomiting
and diarrhea
Indications Paralysis, pain, numbness and weakness
of the elbow and arm Fever, thirst, sweating Eczema, urticaria, erysipelas, skin itching Abdominal pain and distention, vomiting,
diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, dyspepesia
Tranquilization & Hypertension
LI 12 (Zhou Liao) Location: Flex the elbow to 90 °. Palpate the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the humeral shaft. Run finger down the humeral shaft until you feel the curve begin. Locate LI 12 here.
Techniques: (LI12 – LI13 )Perpendicular 0.5-1.0 cun
Functions Removes obstruction from channels and
collaterals to relieve painIndications Paralysis, pain, numbness and weakness
of the elbow and arm
LI 13 (Shou Wu Li)
3 cun proximal to LI 11 (6 cun distal to tip of axillary crease), inline between LI 11 and LI 15. Measure proportionally or use hand cun.
Functions Removes obstruction from channels and
collaterals to relieve pain Regulates Qi, transforms Phlegm Subdues Rebellious Qi
Indications Paralysis, pain, numbness and weakness
of the elbow and arm Scrofula, goiter Cough, dyspnea
LI 14 (Bi Nao) Lateral side of the upper arm in a depression formed by the distal insertion of the deltoid muscle. Tense muscle to see more easily. Inline between LI 11 and 15.
Techniques:Perpendicular or oblique upwards 0.8-1.5 cun
Functions Clears heat and benefits the eyes Regulates Qi and transforms Phlegm Removes obstruction from channels and
collaterals to relieve pain
Indications Redness, swelling, and pain of the eyes Scrofula, goiter Pain or paralysis numbness of the arm,
pain and stiffness of the neck
LI 15 (Jian Yu) Crossing point of the LI and the Yang Qiao Mai
Depression anterior/inferior to the acromion – at the origin of the deltoid.
Techniques:• Perpendicular 0.8-1.5 cun
• Oblique latero-inferior 1.0-2.0 cun
Functions Removes obstruction from channel and
collaterals to relieve pain Expels Wind, clears Heat, regulates Qi and
Blood Regulates Qi and transforms Phlegm
Indications Pain or paralysis and numbness of the
arm, pain and stiffness of the neck Frozen shoulder & other shoulder
disorders Urticaria Scrofula, goiter
LI 16 (Ju Gu) Crossing point of the LI and the Yang Qiao Mai
Upper aspect of the shoulder in a depression medial to the acromion process. Between the lateral extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine.
Techniques:Perpendicular 0.5-0.7 cunOblique latero-inferior 1.0-1.5 cun*Avoid deep needling.
Functions Removes obstruction from channel and
collaterals to relieve pain Regulates Qi and transforms PhlegmIndications Pain and numbness of the shoulder,
hemiplegia Scrofula, goiter Urticaria
LI 17 (Tian Ding)
1 cun inferior to LI 18 on the posterior border of SCM.
Techniques:Perpendicular 0.3-0.5 cun
*Avoid needling towardsThe jaw or spine.
Functions Clears Heat and benefits the throat Regulates Qi and transforms PhlegmIndications Sore throat, sudden loss of voice Goiter, scrofula, thyroid disorders
LI 18 (Fu Tu) Window of the Sky point
Between sternal and clavicular heads of SCM, level with the laryngeal prominence.
Techniques:Perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun*Avoid needling towardsThe jaw or spine.
Functions Clears Heat and benefits the throat Regulates Qi and transforms Phlegm Subdues Rebellious Qi Promotes Qi and bloodflowIndications Sore throat, sudden loss of voice Scrofula, goiter Cough, asthma, hiccup Stroke
LI 19 (Kou He Liao)
On the face, ½ cun lateral to the midline of the philtrum, level with the border between the upper 1/3 and lower 2/3 of the philtrum.
Techniques:Oblique 0.3-0.5 cun
Functions Expels Wind and benefits the nose Indications Stuffy nose, rhinorrea, epistaxis Facial paralysis
LI 20 (Ying Xiang)
Crossing point of LI and STIn naso-labial groove level with the midpoint of the lateral edge of the ala nasi (wing of the nostril).
Techniques:Oblique 0.3-0.5 cun, Penetrate to Bitong
Functions Opens the nasal passages Expels Wind and HeatIndications Nasal or sinus congestion, rhinorrea,
epistaxis Swelling, pain or itching of the face or
lips, facial paralysis