Large intestine 6, Abbreviated as Li 6, Transliterated Pianli in Chinese, Diverging Passage in English.
Li 6 Acupuncture Point Location:
With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting Li 5 and Li 11, 3 cun above the wrist crease.
Li 6 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Dental cavities
- Deafness
- Facial paralysis
- Edema, aching in the dorsum of the hand
Li 6 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Expels Wind, clears Heat, opens the water passages.
Classification:
Luo-Connecting point of the Large Intestine Meridian
Notes:
Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the treatment of diseases.
