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LI-1 Shangyang (Metal Yang) - the Jing-Well and Metal point of the Large Intestine, clearing heat and benefiting the throat.
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Large Intestine 2 (LI 2) Er Jian — Second Interval
LI-2 Erjian (Second Interval) - the Ying-Spring and Water point of the Large Intestine, clearing heat from the face and throat.
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LI-3 Sanjian (Third Interval) - the Shu-Stream and Wood point of the Large Intestine, clearing heat and benefiting the throat and teeth.
Read More »Large Intestine 4 (LI 4) He Gu — Joining Valley
LI-4 Hegu (Joining Valley) - Yuan-Source point of the Large Intestine and the Command point of the face and mouth.
Read More »Large Intestine 5 (LI 5) Yang Xi — Yang Stream
LI-5 Yangxi (Yang Stream) - the Jing-River and Fire point of the Large Intestine, clearing heat and benefiting the wrist.
Read More »Large Intestine 6 (LI 6) Pian Li — Veering Passage
LI-6 Pianli (Veering Passage) - the Luo-Connecting point of the Large Intestine, regulating water passages and benefiting the ear and nose.
Read More »Large Intestine 7 (LI 7) Wen Liu — Warm Dwelling
LI-7 Wenliu (Warm Dwelling) - the Xi-Cleft point of the Large Intestine for acute conditions and intestinal disorders.
Read More »Large Intestine 8 (LI 8) Xia Lian — Lower Angle
LI-8 Xialian (Lower Angle) - activates the channel and benefits the arm and intestines.
Read More »Large Intestine 9 (LI 9) Shang Lian — Upper Angle
LI-9 Shanglian (Upper Angle) - activates the channel and regulates the intestines.
Read More »Large Intestine 10 (LI 10) Shou San Li — Arm Three Li
LI-10 Shousanli (Arm Three Li) - a major point for the arm, intestines and tonifying qi.
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