Large Intestine 09 (LI 9)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Shanglian, Upper Corner (Ridge) Location
On the line joining Yangxi (LI 5) and Quchi (LI 11), 3 cun below Quchi (LI 11).
Indications
Aching of the shoulder and arm, motor impairment of the upper limbs, numbness of the hand and arm, borborygmus, abdominal pain.
Traditional Action
Courses the channels and quickens the connecting vessel, frees bowel Qi.
Contraindications
Large Intestine Meridian
Large Intestine Acupuncture Points:
LI 1, LI 2, LI 3, LI 4, LI 5, LI 6, LI 7, LI 8, LI 9, LI 10, LI 11, LI 12, LI 13, LI 14, LI 15, LI 16, LI 17, LI 18, LI 19, LI 20
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