Li 18 Acupuncture Point

Large intestine 18, Abbreviated as Li 18, Transliterated Futu in Chinese, Beside the Prominence in English.

Li 18 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the lateral side of the neck, on the side of the Adam’s apple, between the sternal head and clavicular head of muscle sternocleidomastoideus.

Li 18 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Hiccups
  • Paralysis of the upper extremity, pain and limitation of the shoulder
  • Sore throat, scrofula, goiter

Li 18 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Benefits throat and voice, relieves cough.