LI8 - Xialian (Large Intestine Point 8)
Point features
Where is it located
LI8 is located 4 cun distal to LI11 (Quchi), along the line connecting LI5 to LI11, on the lateral side of the forearm, between the extensor muscles.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Harmonizes the Large Intestine
- Dispels Heat
- Regulates the Qi of the meridian
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Pain and tension in the forearm
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with LI8, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
LI8 has a reflex action on the abdomen and intestinal tract, making it useful in the treatment of digestive dysfunctions associated with the Large Intestine meridian.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
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- Complete pathway of the meridian of Large Intestine
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