LI10

Shousanli

Star

手三里 (Shǒusānlǐ) — Arm Three Li

Large Intestine channel · point 10

Location

On the radial side of the dorsal forearm, on the line connecting LI5 and LI11, 2 cun distal to the cubital crease.

Needling

Depth: 0.8–1.2 cun
Angle: Perpendicular

Functions

  • Regulates qi and blood in the channel
  • Strengthens the arm and relieves pain
  • Regulates the intestines and stomach

Indications

Elbow and forearm pain, including lateral epicondylitisnumbness and weakness of the armshoulder painabdominal pain and diarrhoeahemiplegia

Clinical Notes

A workhorse local point for tennis elbow and forearm strain; frequently the most tender point on palpation in those presentations.

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