LI10 (Shousanli, “Arm Three Miles”) is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located on the postero-lateral aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LI5 (Yangxi) and LI11 (Quchi), 2 cun distal to the cubital crease at LI11. It activates the channel, alleviates pain, harmonizes the intestines and stomach.
On the postero-lateral aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LI5 (Yangxi) and LI11 (Quchi), 2 cun distal to the cubital crease at LI11.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun, or oblique insertion distally or proximally 1.5 to 2.5 cun.
Activates the channel, alleviates pain, harmonizes the intestines and stomach.
Arm pain, forearm pain, hemiplegia, toothache, cheek swelling, scrofula, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, paralysis of the upper limb, motor impairment of the arm, numbness of the hand and arm, pain of the shoulder and back.
Shousanli is a primary distal point for pain and motor impairment of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Its name, 'Arm Three Miles,' mirrors the systemic importance of 'Leg Three Miles' (ST36), and it is similarly used for regulating its associated organ, the Large Intestine, treating conditions like abdominal pain and diarrhea. It is also effective for facial issues along the channel pathway, such as toothache and cheek swelling.
Classical text; the translation was prepared with AI and is not clinical advice.
《黃帝明堂灸經》 Huángdì Míngtáng Jiǔjīng — The Yellow Emperor's Bright Hall Moxibustion Classic, Tang · 卷上 · 正人形第二 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
二穴，一名手三里，在曲池下二寸，按之肉起，兌肉之端According to this text, LI10 (called hand Sanli) lies 2 cun below Quchi, where the flesh rises when pressed, at the tip of the pointed muscle.
《扁鵲神應針灸玉龍經》 Biǎn Què Shényìng Zhēnjiǔ Yùlóng Jīng — Bian Que's Jade Dragon Classic of Divinely Responsive Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 1329 · 针灸歌 · Source: Wikisource ↗
肩背患时手三里，两足冷痹肾俞拟This verse records that LI10 was used for shoulder and back complaints (and Shenshu for cold bi of both feet).
LI10 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:
LI10 (Shousanli) is located on the postero-lateral aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting LI5 (Yangxi) and LI11 (Quchi), 2 cun distal to the cubital crease at LI11.
LI10 activates the channel, alleviates pain, harmonizes the intestines and stomach. Common clinical indications include arm pain, forearm pain, hemiplegia, toothache, cheek swelling, scrofula, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, paralysis of the upper limb, motor impairment of the arm, numbness of the hand and arm, pain of the shoulder and back.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun, or oblique insertion distally or proximally 1.5 to 2.5 cun.
LI10 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).