Shanglian LI9
Large Intestine Meridian (Hand Yangming)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | LI9 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Large Intestine Meridian (Hand Yangming) |
| Location | On the radial border of the dorsal forearm, on the line connecting Yangxi and Quchi, 3 cun below the elbow crease |
Traditionally recorded associations
Arm painShoulder painMotor impairment of the upper limbArm numbnessHand numbnessBorborygmusAbdominal pain
Traditional application notes
| Technique | press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | along the direction of the channel pathway |
| Force | moderate |
| Tips | Press and knead along the direction of the Channels / Meridians of the forearm; The pressure should preferably produce a soreness and distention sensation that transmits toward the fingers; Forearm rotation exercises may be combined |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3 cm |
| Tips | Keep the arm relaxed during moxibustion; It is appropriate if the area feels warm and the sensation penetrates locally |
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