Meridian MasteryLarge Intestine channel · LI9
上廉 Shànglián
LI9 · Upper Ridge
Where it is
Outer forearm, a hand's width below LI11, on the line from LI5 to LI11.
Anatomically: Back of the forearm, 3 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
The upper of the pair on the forearm's muscle ridge, one cun above Lower Ridge (LI8).
On the Large Intestine channel
Point 9 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.