LI 8 Acupuncture Point is called as xià lián. Xia means inferior. Lian means Edge. The point is inferior to ShangLian(LI 9) at the dorsal side of the forearm, close to the radial aspect.
LI 8 Acupuncture Point Location
4 cun distal to LI-11
On the radial side of the posterior antebrachial region, 4 cun distal cubital crease, on the line connecting LI 5 at the wrist and LI 11 at the lateral cubital crease. Needle perpendicularly 0.5 – 1 cun.
LI 8 Acupuncture Point Names
xià lián 下廉
Large Intestine 8 Lower Ridge
Speciality
Caution
Functions
- Harmonizes Small Intestine
- Expels wind and clears heat
- Clears Yang Ming fire and calms shen
Indication
- Pain in the elbow and arm
- Abdominal Pain
- fullness and pain in abdomen, periumbilical pain, blood in the stool
- Bi syndrome, hemiplegia, headache
- Manic raving, mad walking
Diseases
Abdominal pain and dissention and arm and elbow pain.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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