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This is the He-Sea and Earth point of the Large Intestine channel. It is one of the most important points for clearing heat, cooling the blood, resolving dampness and benefiting the skin and joints.
Location
At the elbow, midway between LU-5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the cubital crease when the elbow is flexed.
Anatomy
On the radial side of the elbow, between brachioradialis and the radial extensors; the radial recurrent artery; the posterior antebrachial cutaneous nerve and the radial nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Clears heat and cools the blood
- Resolves dampness and benefits the skin
- Regulates qi and blood and benefits the sinews and joints
- Relieves the exterior in febrile disease
Indications
Febrile disease, skin disorders (urticaria, eczema, itching), hypertension, sore throat, painful obstruction and motor impairment of the elbow and arm, abdominal pain and dysentery, and mental restlessness.
Needling
1.0-1.5 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LI-4 and DU-14 for febrile disease; with SP-10 for skin disorders; with LI-15 for shoulder and arm disorders.
Classical Text References
The He-Sea (Earth) point of the Large Intestine, classically a chief point for heat, skin disorders and the arm.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
