LI-09 (Shang Lian) Upper Ridge

Acupuncture Points on this Channel LI-01 LI-02 LI-03 LI-04 LI-05 LI-06 LI-07 LI-08 LI-09 LI-10 LI-11 LI-12 LI-13 LI-14 LI-15 LI-16 LI-17 LI-18 LI-19 LI-20

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.

Pont Location:

• A Manual of Acupuncture: 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.
• Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: On the line joining Yangxi (LI-5) and Quchi (LI-11), 3 cun below the cubital crease.

Needling Method:

• Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.