Meridian MasteryLarge Intestine channel · LI8
下廉 Xiàlián
LI8 · Lower Ridge
Where it is
Outer forearm, four thumb-widths below LI11, on the line from LI5 to LI11.
Anatomically: Back of the forearm, 4 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
On the forearm, along the ridge of muscle on the thumb side. This is the lower of a pair: Upper Ridge (LI9) is one cun above.
On the Large Intestine channel
Point 8 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.