LI14 (Bì Nào, “Upper Arm”) is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the upper arm, 7 cun proximal to LI11 (Quchi), at the inferior border of the deltoid muscle, on the line connecting LI11 and LI15 (Jianyu). It activates channel, alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.
On the lateral aspect of the upper arm, 7 cun proximal to LI11 (Quchi), at the inferior border of the deltoid muscle, on the line connecting LI11 and LI15 (Jianyu).
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.5 cun.
Activates channel, alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.
Pain in shoulder and arm, paralysis of upper limbs, eye diseases.
LI14 is a crucial point for activating the channel and alleviating pain in the shoulder and upper arm, particularly effective for conditions involving wind-damp obstruction like frozen shoulder or inability to raise the arm. It is also known for its ability to dispel wind and regulate Qi in the local area. Its location makes it ideal for addressing both muscular and joint pain in the deltoid region. It is often combined with LI15 for comprehensive shoulder pain relief.
LI14 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:
LI14 (Bì Nào) is located on the lateral aspect of the upper arm, 7 cun proximal to LI11 (Quchi), at the inferior border of the deltoid muscle, on the line connecting LI11 and LI15 (Jianyu).
LI14 activates channel, alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp. Common clinical indications include pain in shoulder and arm, paralysis of upper limbs, eye diseases.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.5 cun.
LI14 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).