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Yangxi (LI-5), “Yang Stream”, is the Jing-River and Fire point of the Large Intestine channel. It clears heat, calms the spirit and benefits the wrist.
Location
At the wrist, on the radial side, in the depression of the anatomical snuffbox, between the tendons of extensor pollicis longus and brevis.
Anatomy
Within the anatomical snuffbox; the radial artery (the cephalic vein origin); the superficial branch of the radial nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Clears heat and reduces swelling
- Benefits the throat, teeth and eyes
- Calms the spirit and benefits the wrist
Indications
Headache, redness and pain of the eyes, toothache, sore throat, tinnitus, and pain of the wrist.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, perpendicular insertion, avoiding the radial artery.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LI-4 for headache and toothache; with SJ-5 for wrist pain.
Classical Text References
The Jing-River (Fire) point of the Large Intestine.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the radial artery within the snuffbox.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.