Meridian MasteryLarge Intestine channel · LI11
曲池 Qūchí
LI11 · Pool at the Bend
Where it is
With the elbow bent, at the outer end of the elbow crease, halfway between LU5 and the bony bump of the outer elbow.
Anatomically: Outer elbow, halfway between LU5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Locations follow the WHO standard acupuncture point locations, in our own words.
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The name
Bend the elbow and a hollow forms at the outer end of the crease, like a pool. This is the Sea point, where the channel's Qi runs deep.
Point categories
- Sea point · Earth 合穴
- At the Sea point the river reaches the sea: the flow turns inward and runs deep to join the organ.
On the Large Intestine channel
Point 11 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.