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.
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).