Introduction To Acupoints

Arm Five Miles

Acupoint Name:Arm Five Miles Acupoint

Acupoint Code:LI-13

PinYin:shouwuli

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

Main Diseases for Treatment

1.Respiratory system diseases: Hemoptysis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, pleurisy;
2.Nervous and mental system diseases: Phobias, somnolence, intercostal neuralgia;
3.Movement system diseases: Hemiplegia, upper limb pain;
4.Others: Peritonitis, cervical lymph node tuberculosis, spasms, upper limb paralysis, tuberculous lymphadenitis, etc.

Acupoint Location

On the lateral side of the arm, along the line connecting Pool at the Bend (LI-11) acupoint and Shoulder and Clavicle (LI-15) acupoint, 3 cun above Pool at the Bend. (This acupoint is paired, one on each side)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Raise the arm and bend the elbow. First, identify Pool at the Bend (LI-11) acupoint(refer to "Pool at the Bend") and Shoulder and Clavicle (LI-15) acupoint(refer to "Shoulder and Clavicle"). Measure upwards along the line connecting Pool at the Bend (LI-11) and Shoulder and Clavicle (LI-15) for the width of four transverse fingers, which is the location of this acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

LI-13:Arm Five Miles(shouwuli)
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