LI6 (Piān Lì, “Piān Lì”) is the Luo-Connecting Point point of the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located on the radial side of the posterior forearm, 3 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease (Yangxi, LI5), on the line connecting LI5 to LI11 (Quchi). It expels wind, clears heat, opens the water passages, and communicates with the Lung channel. It also opens the orifices and benefits the ears, eyes, and teeth.
On the radial side of the posterior forearm, 3 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease (Yangxi, LI5), on the line connecting LI5 to LI11 (Quchi).
Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun.
Expels wind, clears heat, opens the water passages, and communicates with the Lung channel. It also opens the orifices and benefits the ears, eyes, and teeth..
Shoulder, arm, elbow, and wrist pain, blurred vision, dim vision, toothache, nosebleed, sore throat, dry throat, facial paralysis, ear ringing, deafness, epilepsy, excessive talking, mania, seeing ghosts, an inability to urinate, edema of the limbs, ascites (water-swelling), wind-heat without sweating..
As the Luo-Connecting point of the Large Intestine channel, Pianli is classically indicated for conditions of both its own channel and its paired Lung channel. Its pathway addresses issues of the face, particularly the teeth, ears, and nose, making it useful for toothache, deafness, and nosebleeds. Its function of 'opening the water passages' is highlighted in its use for difficulty with urination and edema, a unique indication for a point on the arm.
LI6 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:
LI6 (Piān Lì) is located on the radial side of the posterior forearm, 3 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease (Yangxi, LI5), on the line connecting LI5 to LI11 (Quchi).
LI6 expels wind, clears heat, opens the water passages, and communicates with the Lung channel. It also opens the orifices and benefits the ears, eyes, and teeth. Common clinical indications include shoulder, arm, elbow, and wrist pain, blurred vision, dim vision, toothache, nosebleed, sore throat, dry throat, facial paralysis, ear ringing, deafness, epilepsy, excessive talking, mania, seeing ghosts, an inability to urinate, edema of the limbs, ascites (water-swelling), wind-heat without sweating.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun.
LI6 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).