LI-13 (Shou Wu Li) Arm Five Li - Acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

"The Liver dislikes Wind"

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Acu Point LI-13 (Shou Wu Li) Arm Five Li

Acupuncture Points on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

Actions:

Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Alleviates coughing
Regulates Qi, drains damp and transforms phlegm

Indications:

Contracture and pain of the elbow and arm, scrofula.

Location (CAM):

On the lateral side of the upper arm, on the line connecting Quchi (Ll-11) and Jianyu (LI-15), 3 cun above Quchi (LI-11).

Location (AMOA):

On the lateral side of the upper arm, 3 cun proximal to Quchi L.I.-11, on the line connecting Quchi L.I.-11 with Jianyu L.I.-15.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Avoid injuring the artery. 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