Li 16 Acupuncture Point

Large intestine 16, Abbreviated as Li 16, Transliterated Jugu in Chinese, Large Bone in English.

Li 16 Acupuncture Point Location:

In the upper portion of the shoulder, in the depression between the acromial extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine.

Li 16 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Pain of the shoulder and back
  • Motor impairment of the upper extremities

Li 16 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Activates the meridian, alleviates pain, moves Qi and Blood, and benefits the shoulder.

Classification: 

Crossing point of the LI Meridian and the Yang Qiao Vessel.