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LI 9 Acupuncture Point

LI 9 Acupuncture Point

LI 9 Acupuncture Point is called as Shang Lian. Shang means Superior. Lian means Edge. This point is superior to XiaLian(LI 8) at the dorsal side of the forearm, close to the radial aspect.

LI 9 Acupuncture Point
LI 9 Acupuncture Point

LI 9 Acupuncture Point Location

On the radial side of the posterior antebrachial region, 3 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.

3 cun distal to LI-11

LI 9 Acupuncture Point Names

Shang Lian 上廉

Large Intestine 9 Upper Ridge.

Speciality

Caution

Functions

  • Harmonizes Large Intestine
  • ACAP

Indication

  • Aching of the shoulder region
  • Motor impairment of the upper extremities
  • Numbness of Hand and Arm
  • Borborygmus
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Chest pain, dyspnea
  • Pain or numbness or shoulder, elbow, arm

Diseases

Abdominal pain, hand and arm numbness and arm and shoulder pain.

Discomfort

Area of Protection

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