LI-13 (Shou Wu Li) Arm Five Li

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:

• 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.

Pont Location:

• A Manual of Acupuncture: 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.
• Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: 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).

Needling Method:

• Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Avoid injuring the artery. Moxibustion is applicable.