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).
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.
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- Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss
- Cheng Xinnong
- Peter Deadman
- Shanghai College of TCM