Meridian MasteryLarge Intestine channel · LI10
手三里 Shǒusānlǐ
LI10 · Arm Three Miles
Where it is
Outer forearm, three fingers below LI11, on the line from LI5 to LI11.
Anatomically: Back of the forearm, 2 cun down from the elbow crease, on the line running from LI5 to LI11.
Locations follow the WHO standard acupuncture point locations, in our own words.
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The name
It lies two cun below the elbow crease. It is the arm's partner to Leg Three Miles (ST36) below the knee, and it shares that point's name.
On the Large Intestine channel
Point 10 of 20 on the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Channel.
For education about traditional Chinese medicine theory only. Not medical advice. Talk to a qualified health professional before using acupressure if you are pregnant, have a health condition or take medication.