LI-09 (Shang Lian) Upper Ridge - Acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

"The Lungs control the circulation of the Blood in the Vessels"

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point LI-09 (Shang Lian) Upper Ridge

Acupuncture Points on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

Actions:

Harmonizes the Large Intestine
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Indications:

Aching of the shoulder and arm, motor impairment of the upper limbs, numbness of the hand and arm, borborygmus, abdominal pain.

Location (CAM):

On the line joining Yangxi (LI-5) and Quchi (LI-11), 3 cun below the cubital crease.

Location (AMOA):

On the radial side of the forearm, 3 cun distal to Quchi L.I.-11, on the line connecting Quchi L.I.-11 with Yangxi L.I.-5.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM