LI13

Shouwuli

Star

手五里 (Shǒuwǔlǐ) — Arm Five Li

Large Intestine channel · point 13

Location

On the lateral aspect of the upper arm, on the line connecting LI11 and LI15, 3 cun proximal to LI11.

Needling

Depth: 0.5–1.0 cun
Angle: Perpendicular
⚠ Cautions: Avoid deep needling — the radial nerve and brachial vessels lie close by. Classical texts list this as a forbidden point for moxibustion in some traditions.

Functions

  • Activates the channel
  • Transforms phlegm and dissipates nodules

Indications

Elbow and arm paincontracture of the armscrofula and neck nodulescough with blood

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