Acupuncture Points on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming
Harmonizes the Large IntestineActivates the channel and alleviates pain
Aching of the shoulder and arm, motor impairment of the upper limbs, numbness of the hand and arm, borborygmus, abdominal pain.
Where is LI-09 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 110): 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 (p. 142): On the line joining Yangxi (LI-5) and Quchi (LI-11), 3 cun below the cubital crease.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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