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LI-11 Quchi (Pool at the Bend) - the He-Sea and Earth point of the Large Intestine, a principal point for clearing heat, cooling blood and resolving dampness.
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Large Intestine 12 (LI 12) Zhou Liao — Elbow Bone-Hole
LI-12 Zhouliao (Elbow Bone-Hole) - a local point for pain and motor impairment of the elbow.
Read More »Large Intestine 13 (LI 13) Shou Wu Li — Arm Five Li
LI-13 Shouwuli (Arm Five Li) - activates the channel and dissipates nodules.
Read More »Large Intestine 14 (LI 14) Bi Nao — Upper Arm
LI-14 Binao (Upper Arm) - benefits the eyes and shoulder and dissipates nodules.
Read More »Large Intestine 15 (LI 15) Jian Yu — Shoulder Bone
LI-15 Jianyu (Shoulder Bone) - the principal local point for the shoulder.
Read More »Large Intestine 16 (LI 16) Ju Gu — Great Bone
LI-16 Jugu (Great Bone) - benefits the shoulder and dissipates nodules.
Read More »Large Intestine 17 (LI 17) Tian Ding — Heaven’s Tripod
LI-17 Tianding (Heaven's Tripod) - benefits the throat and voice and dissipates nodules.
Read More »Large Intestine 18 (LI 18) Fu Tu — Support the Prominence
LI-18 Futu (Support the Prominence) - benefits the throat and voice and descends rebellious qi.
Read More »Large Intestine 19 (LI 19) Kou He Liao — Grain Bone-Hole
LI-19 Kouheliao (Grain Bone-Hole) - a local point for the nose and face.
Read More »Large Intestine 20 (LI 20) Ying Xiang — Welcome Fragrance
LI-20 Yingxiang (Welcome Fragrance) - the principal local point for the nose, opening the nasal passages.
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