Li 8 Acupuncture Point

Large intestine 8, Abbreviated as Li 8, Transliterated Xialian in Chinese, Lower Point at the Border in English.

Li 8 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, 4 cun below the transverse cubital crease.

Li 8 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Abdominal distention, abdominal pain
  • Pain in the elbow and arm

Li 8 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Clears Heat, expels Wind, regulates the Small Intestine.