LI6

Pianli

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偏歷 (Piānlì) — Veering Passage

Large Intestine channel · point 6

Luo-Connecting point

Traditionally used for

  • Ears & hearing
  • Nose & throat
  • Urinary & fluids

Location

On the radial side of the dorsal forearm, on the line connecting LI5 and LI11, 3 cun proximal to the wrist crease.

Fig. — LI6 · Forearm
Bones of the forearm — Gray's Anatomy plate
Bones of the forearm Gray's Anatomy, 1918

Needling

Depth: 0.3–0.5 cun
Angle: Perpendicular or oblique

Functions

  • Regulates the water passages and promotes urination
  • Clears the channel and benefits the ears
  • Reduces oedema

Indications

Oedema and difficult urinationnosebleedtinnitus and deafnesssore throatpain of the forearm and wrist

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