Large Intestine LI 1

Chinese Name: Shangyang (English translation: Metal Yang) Location: On the radial end of the distal phalanx of the index finger, .1cun (finger cun) distance from the corner of the nail. Classification: Jing-Well point of the Large Intestine Meridian Indications: Sore throat, toothache Coma caused by febrile disease Numbness at tip of index finger Deafness

Functions: Clears Heat, revives consciousness, benefits the throat. Notes: Jing-Well points are where the qi bubbles up. Jing-Well points are indicated to revive consciousness. Jing-Well points are known to treat fullness below the Heart and clear Heat. Needling: Shallow insertion .1 cun, or prick the point to bleed.

Large Intestine LI 2
Chinese Name: Erjian (English translation: Second Space) Location: When a loose fist is made, this point is on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression distal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint. Classification: Ying-Spring point of the Large Intestine Meridian Indications: Toothache, sore throat Redness and pain of the eye Pain and swelling of the joints in the index finger

Functions: Clears Heat, reduces swelling, relieves pain. Notes: Ying-Spring points are where the qi dribbles down the meridian. Ying-Spring points are indicated for heat in the body and changes in the complexion. Ying-Spring points are known to clear heat from the meridian. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .2 - .3 cun.

Large Intestine LI 3

Chinese Name: Sanjian (English translation: Third Space) Location: When a loose fist is made, this point is on the radial side of the index finger, in the depression proximal to the metacarpo-phalangeal joint. Classification: Shu-Stream point of the Large Intestine Meridian Indications: Ophthalmalgia, toothache, sore throat Fever, redness and swelling of fingers and dorsum of the hand

Functions: Clears Heat and wind, benefits the eyes and throat. Notes: Shu-Stream points are where the qi starts to pour down the meridian. They are known to alleviate heaviness and pain in the joints. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun.

Large Intestine LI 4
Chinese Name: Hegu (English translation: Joining Valley) Location: On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. Classification: Yuan-Source point of the Large Intestine Meridian Command Point of the head and face Indications: Diseases of the head and face: i.e. external pathogenic headache and bodyache, dizziness, congestion, swelling and pain of the eye, nasosinusitis, epistaxis (nosebleed), toothache in the lower jaw, trismus (lockjaw), deafness, mumps, swelling of the face, facial paralysis, facial tic, swelling of the pharnyx and aphonia (inability to speak). Aversion to cold, fever, febrile disease, anhidrosis (no sweating), hidrosis. Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, dystocia (difficult or abnormal labor/childbirth). Gastric pain, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery. Hemiplegia, finger spasm, pain in the arm, infantile convulsion, manic psychosis and irritability. Malignant sore, urticaria, scabies. Every type pf pain and psychogenic tense. Use in conjunction with LIV 3 (the Four Gates) to strongly move the qi and blood in the body in order to remove stagnation and alleviate pain.

Functions: Expels Wind and releases the exterior, tonifies qi and strengthens immunity, stops pain, regulates the face and head area, induces labor. Notes: LI 4 is a very common and useful point. It is useful for any condition related to the face and head.

It's also particularly useful for Wind-Heat conditions (flu). Finally, LI 4 is known as the pain point in the body. Anywhere there is pain, use LI 4. Clinically, Yuan-Source points are of great significance in treating diseases of the internal organs. YuanSource points are the sites where the Yuan (Primary) qi of the Zang-Fu organs passes and stays. Puncturing the Yuan-Source points stimulates the vital energy of the regular meridians, regulates the functional activities of the internal organs, reinforces antipathogenic factors and eliminates pathogenic factors. This method of treating diseases deals principally with the root causes. The Yuan (source) point from the affected meridian is often combined with the Luo (Connecting) point of the internally-externally related meridians in use. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. Do not needle during pregnancy.

Large Intestine LI 5
Chinese Name: Yangxi (English translation: Yang Stream) Location: On the radial side of the dorsal crease of the wrist, when the thumb is pointed upwards, it is in the depression between the tendons m. extensor pollicis longus and brevis. Classification: Jing-River point of the Large Intestine Meridian Indications: Frontal headache, congestion, swelling and pain of the eye. Toothache Weakness of the wrist.

Functions: Expels Wind, clears Yangming Fire, benefits the throat Notes: Jing-River points are where the qi of the meridian begins to flow more heavily. They are known to treat cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold or heat. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun.

Large Intestine LI 6
Chinese Name: Pianli (English translation: Veering Passageway) Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 3 cun above the wrist crease. Classification: Luo-Connecting point of the Large Intestine Meridian Indications: Dental cavities Deafness Facial paralysis Edema, aching in the dorsum of the hand

Functions: Expels Wind, clears Heat, opens the water passages. Notes: Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the treatment of diseases. Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun.

Large Intestine LI 7
Chinese Name: Wenliu (English translation: Warm Flow) Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 5 cun above the wrist crease. Classification: Xi-Cleft point of the Large Intestine Meridian Indications: Acute abdominal pain, borborygmus Aching shoulders and back Facial paralysis, swelling of face

Functions: Clears Heat and detoxifies, expels Wind, benefits the throat. Notes: A Xi-Cleft point is the site where the Qi of the meridian is deeply converged. Qi and blood are stored deeply at these particular points. If there appear abnormal reactions at X-Cleft points, it shows that the pathogens have entered the deeper parts of Zang-Fu organs. Thus, they are used for acute, painful symptoms, inflammation, protracted diseases of its pertaining meridian and Zang-Fun organ. Also, XiCleft points of the Yin meridians have hemostatic functions.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.

Large Intestine LI 8
Chinese Name: Xialian (English translation: Lower Ridge) Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 4 cun below the transverse cubital crease. Indications: Abdominal distention, abdominal pain Pain in the elbow and arm

Functions: Clears Heat, expels Wind, regulates the Small Intestine. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.

Large Intestine LI 9
Chinese Name: Shanglian (English translation: Upper Ridge) Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 3 cun below the transverse cubital crease. Indications: Hemiplegia Aching of the shoulder and arm, numbness of the hand and arm Abdominal pain, borborygmus

Functions: Stops pain, regulates the Large Intestine, activates the meridian. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.

Large Intestine LI 10

Chinese Name: Shousanli (English translation: Arm Three Miles) Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting LI 5 and LI 11, 2 cun below the transverse cubital crease. Indications: Abdominal pain, diarrhea Paralysis of the upper extremities Pain - * Tapping the needle on this point can stop aching and distention sensation caused by incorrect needling technique.

Functions: Regulates Qi and Blood, tonifies Qi, activates the meridian, stops pain. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .8 - 1.2 cun.

Large Intestine LI 11
Chinese Name: Quchi (English translation: Pool at the Crook) Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease, at midpoint between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Classification: He-Sea Point of the Large Intestine Meridian Indications: All febrile diseases, fever, sore throat, malaria Hemiplegia, pain and motor impairment of the shoulder, swelling and pain of the knee Headache, dizziness, redness, swelling and pain of the eye, blurring vision, toothache Irregular menstruation, rubella, eczema, urticaria, erysipelas Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea Depressive psychosis and madness Scrofula

Functions: Clears Heat, cools Blood, resolves dampness, expels, exterior Wind, regulates Qi and Blood, activates meridian, relieves itching. Notes: He-Sea points are where the qi of the meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-sea points are known to indicated treat rebellious qi and diarrhea. Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun. * When treating for scrofula, insert the needle tip subcutaneously up to LI 14.

Large Intestine LI 12
Chinese Name: Zhouliao (English translation: Elbow Crevice) Location: With the elbow flexed, the point is on the lateral side of the arm, on the border of the humerus, 1 cun above LI 11. Indications: Aching, numbness and spasm of the elbow and arm. *Good point for Tennis Elbow.

Functions: Activates the meridian, stops pain, benefits the elbow. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.

Large Intestine LI 13
Chinese Name: Shouwuli (English translation: Arm Five Miles) Location: On the lateral side of the arm, on the line connecting LI 11 and LI 15, 3 cun above LI 11. Indications: Spasm and pain of the elbow and arm Scrofula

Functions: Activates the meridian, stops pain, alleviates cough, resolves dampness and phlegm. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - 1.0 cun. artery. Avoid injuring the

Large Intestine LI 14

Chinese Name: Binao (English translation: Upper Arm) Location: On the lateral side of the arm, superior to the insertion of m. deltoideus, on the line connecting LI 11 and LI 15, 7 cun above LI 11. Classification: Crossing point of the LI, SI, and UB Meridians with the Yang Wei (Linking) Vessel. Indications: Diseases of the eye: photophobia, burning pain, feeling of heaviness, redness, swelling and pain, diminishing vision, difficulty in differentiation of colors. Scrofula Pain in shoulder and arm

Functions: Activates the meridian, stops pain, benefits the eyes, dissipates phlegm nodules. Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion upwards .8 - 1.5 cun.

Large Intestine LI 15
Chinese Name: Jianyu (English translation: Shoulder Bone) Location: When the arm is abducted 90 degrees laterally or forward, the point is on m. deltoideus of the shoulder, in the depression of the anterior superior portion of the shoulder. Classification: Crossing point of the LI Meridian with the Yang Qiao Vessel. Indications: Paralysis of the upper extremities, pain and motor impairment of the shoulder Scrofula, rubella

Functions: Benefits the shoulder joint, expels Wind-Damp and Wind, alleviates pain, circulates qi in meridian. Needling: Perpendicular or oblique downward insertion .8 - 1.5 cun.

Large Intestine LI 16

Chinese Name: Jugu (English translation: Great Bone) Location: In the upper portion of the shoulder, in the depression between between the acromial extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine. Classification: Crossing point of the LI Meridian and the Yang Qiao Vessel. Indications: Pain of the shoulder and back Motor impairment of the upper extremities

Functions: Activates the meridian, alleviates pain, moves Qi and Blood, benefits the shoulder. Needling: Perpendicular or slightly oblique laterally downwards insertion .5 - 1.0 cun.

Large Intestine LI 17
Chinese Name: Tianding (English translation: Celestial Tripod) Location: On the lateral side of the neck, on the posterior border of m. sternocleidomastoideus, lateral to Adam's apple, at the midpoint of the line connecting LI 18 and ST 12. Indications: Sudden loss of voice Sore throat, scrofula, goiter

Functions: Benefits throat and voice. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun. vein or carotid artery. Caution: Any deeper needling may puncture the jugular

Large Intestine LI 18

Chinese Name: Futu (English translation: Support the Prominence) Location: On the lateral side of the neck, on the side of the Adam's apple, between the sternal head and clavicular head of m. sternocleidomastoideus. Indications: Hiccups Paralysis of the upper extremity, pain and limitation of the shoulder Sore throat, scrofula, goiter

Functions: Benefits throat and voice, relieves cough. Needling: Perpendicular insertion .5 - .8 cun. vein or carotid artery. Caution: Any deeper needling may puncture the jugular

Large Intestine LI 19
Chinese Name: Heliao (English translation: Grain Bone Hole) Location: On the upper lip, right below the lateral margin of the nostril, level with DU 26. Indications: Nasal congestion, epistaxis Trismus, wry face

Functions: Dispels Wind, opens nasal passages. Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .3 - .5 cun. No moxa.

Large Intestine LI 20

Chinese Name: Yingxiang (English translation: Welcome Fragrance) Location: At the midpoint lateral to the border of the ala nasi, in the nasolabial groove. Classification: Crossing point of the LI and ST meridians. Indications: Nasal congestion, epistaxis Wry face, itching of the face Biliary ascariasis

Functions: Dispels Wind, opens nasal passages, clear Heat. Needling: Perpendicular or oblique insertion .3 - .5 cun. No moxa.