LI14 Bì Nào

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LI14 (Bì Nào, “Bì Nào”) is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located on the lateral aspect of the upper arm, at the insertion of the deltoid muscle, approximately 7 cun superior to the cubital crease at LI11. It activates the channel, alleviates pain, resolves phlegm and dissipates nodules.

Location

On the lateral aspect of the upper arm, at the insertion of the deltoid muscle, approximately 7 cun superior to the cubital crease at LI11.

Needling

Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally, 0.8 to 1.5 cun. Some practitioners needle towards the shoulder for local issues.

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TCM functions

Activates the channel, alleviates pain, resolves phlegm and dissipates nodules..

Indications

Arm pain, inability to raise the arm, scrofula, neck and shoulder stiffness, chills and fever, scrofulous sores..

Clinical notes

Bì Nào is a primary local point for disorders of the shoulder and upper arm, especially pain and restricted movement. Its classical indication for scrofula and neck stiffness, combined with its status as a meeting point of several yang channels, highlights its ability to clear obstruction and dissipate nodules in the upper body. The classical sources also mention its use for scrofulous sores, further suggesting a capacity to resolve phlegm and toxicity.

On the Large Intestine channel

LI14 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:

LI10LI11LI12LI13LI15LI16LI17LI18

Frequently asked questions

Where is LI14 located?

LI14 (Bì Nào) is located on the lateral aspect of the upper arm, at the insertion of the deltoid muscle, approximately 7 cun superior to the cubital crease at LI11.

What is LI14 used for?

LI14 activates the channel, alleviates pain, resolves phlegm and dissipates nodules. Common clinical indications include arm pain, inability to raise the arm, scrofula, neck and shoulder stiffness, chills and fever, scrofulous sores.

How is LI14 needled?

Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally, 0.8 to 1.5 cun. Some practitioners needle towards the shoulder for local issues. Caution: The Great Compendium notes a divergence of opinion, with one tradition stating this point is suitable for moxibustion but not for needling, and warning that if needling is performed, it should not exceed 3 to 5 fen.

Which meridian is LI14 on?

LI14 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).

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