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LI 12 Acupuncture Point

LI 12 Acupuncture Point

LI 12 Acupuncture Point is called as zhǒu liáo. Zhou means Elbow. Liao means foramen. This point is at the elbow and close to the foramen.

LI 12 Acupuncture Point
LI 12 Acupuncture Point

LI 12 Acupuncture Point Location

On the lateral side of the cubital crease, 1 cun superior to LI 11, at the junction of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus with the epicondyle. Locate LI 12 with the elbow flexed. Needle perpendicularly 0.5 – 1 cun.

1 cun proximal and 1 cun lateral to LI-11

LI 12 Acupuncture Point Names

zhǒu liáo 肘髎

Elbow Crevice

Speciality

  • Large Intestine 12 Elbow Bone Hole.

Caution

Functions

  • ACAP
  • Benefits elbow

Indication

  • Pain, contracture and numbness of the elbow and arm
  • numbness and immobility of upper arm
  • pain and stiffness of elbow

Diseases

Arm pain and numbness and elbow problems.

Discomfort

Area of Protection

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