Introduction To Acupoints

Arm Three Miles

Acupoint Name:Arm Three Miles Acupoint

Acupoint Code:LI-10

PinYin:shousanli

Associated Meridian:The Large Intestine channel of Hand, Yang Bright

Main Diseases for Treatment

1.Movement system diseases: Lumbar pain, shoulder and arm pain, upper limb paralysis, hemiplegia;
2.Digestive system diseases: Ulcer disease, enteritis, indigestion, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea;
3.Otorhinolaryngology system diseases: Toothache, stomatitis;
4.Others: Cervical lymph node tuberculosis, facial nerve paralysis, common cold, mastitis.

Acupoint Location

On the radial side of the dorsal aspect of the forearm, along the line connecting Yang Stream (LI-5) and Pool at the Bend (LI-11), 2 cun below the elbow crease. (This acupoint is paired, one on each side)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Step 1: Extend the arm with the palm facing down.
Step 2: Identify Yang Stream (LI-5) acupoint: Lift the thumb upward to reveal a depression between the two tendons in front of the wrist crease, which is Yang Stream (LI-5) acupoint.
Step 3: Identify Pool at the Bend (LI-11) acupoint: Bend the elbow to a 45° angle, on the lateral side of the elbow joint, at the elbow crease is Pool at the Bend (LI-11) acupoint.
Step 4: Along the line connecting Yang Stream (LI-5) acupoint and Pool at the Bend (LI-11) acupoint, measure 2 transverse fingers (the transverse diameter at the interphalangeal joint of the thumb is 1 cun) below the elbow crease to find this acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

LI-10:Arm Three Miles(shousanli)
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