Quchi LI11
Large Intestine Meridian (Hand Yangming)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | LI11 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Large Intestine Meridian (Hand Yangming) |
| Location | At the lateral end of the cubital crease; with the elbow flexed, at the midpoint of the line connecting Chize and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus |
Traditionally recorded associations
Sore throatToothacheEye painred eyesscrofulaurticariaupper limb motor impairmentabdominal painvomitingdiarrheafebrile disease
Traditional application notes
| Technique | press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | toward the elbow joint |
| Force | moderate to heavy |
| Tips | Locate the acupoint with the elbow flexed; use moderate force when pressing and kneading; Plucking the tendon at the elbow crease may be combined |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3 cm |
| Tips | Keep the arm relaxed during moxibustion; Be careful to control the distance of the moxa stick to avoid burns |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov