Large Intestine Channel

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ZHOULIAO L.I.-12
Elbow Crevice
LOCATION
When the elbow is flexed, this point is located
in the depression 1 cun proximal to and 1 cun
lateral to Quchi L.I.-11.
LOCATION NOTE
When the elbow is flexed, this point may be found directly
above the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, just anterior
to the lateral supracondylar ridge.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
ACTIONS
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Benefits the elbow joint
INDICATIONS
Wind-taxation with somnolence, contraction, numb-
ness and immobility of the upper arm, pain and
stiffness of the elbow.
COMMENTARY
Zhouliao L.I.-12 is primarily used as a local point for
disorders of the elbow (for example in the treatment of
tennis elbow when pain radiates upwards towards the
shoulder).
COMBINATIONS
Swelling and redness of the arm with elbow pain:
Zhouliao L.I.-12, Jianyu L.I.-15 and Wangu SI-4
(Great Compendium).
Pain and inability to raise the arm: Zhouliao L.I.-12
and Binao L.I.-14 (Preserving Life).
Zhouliao L.I.-12
Quchi L.I.-11
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Lung
L. Intestine
Stomach
Spleen
Heart
S. Intestine
Bladder
Kidney
Pericardium
Sanjiao
Gall Bladder
Liver
Conception
Governing
Extra Points
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