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LI 13 Acupuncture Point

LI 13 Acupuncture Point

LI 13 Acupuncture Point is called as shǒu wǔ lǐ. Shou means arm. Wu means Five. Li means Cun in ancient times. This point is on the upper arm, 5 cun below tianfu(LU 3).

LI 13 Acupuncture Point
LI 13 Acupuncture Point

LI 13 Acupuncture Point Location

3 cun proximal to LI-11

On the lateral brachial region, 3 cun superior to LI 11, on the line connecting LI 11 at the cubital crease and LI15 inferior to the acromion. Needle perpendicularly 0.5 – 1 cun.

LI 13 Acupuncture Point Names

shǒu wǔ lǐ ⼿手五⾥里里

Arm Five Miles

Large Intestine 13 Arm Five Li

Speciality

Caution

Functions

  • ACAP
  • Alleviates coughing
  • Regulates qi, drains damp and transforms phlegm

Indication

  • Contracture and pain of the elbow and arm
  • Scrofula, inability to move the four limbs
  • pain or numbness of elbow or upper arm, inability to raise arm, shoulder pain
  • Cough, difficult breathing

Diseases

Arm pain and elbow problems.

Discomfort

Area of Protection

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