LI13 - Shouwuli (Large Intestine Point 13)
Point features
Where is it located
LI13 is located 3 cun superior to LI11 (Quchi), along the line connecting LI11 to LI15 (Jianyu), on the lateral side of the arm, between the brachialis muscle and the triceps muscle.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Regulates Qi and disperses nodules
- Relieves pain
- Purifies Heat
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Arm contractions and pain
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Pathologies localized along the meridian
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with LI13, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
LI13 is a useful point for treating subcutaneous masses and muscle tensions along the arm. It is also indicated in some protocols for lymphangitis or localized swelling.
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