LI9 (Shàng Lián, “Upper Ridge”) is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Meridian. It is located on the radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting LI5 (Yangxi) and LI11 (Quchi), 3 cun distal to the cubital crease. It clears the channel and alleviates pain, regulates the intestines and stomach.
On the radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting LI5 (Yangxi) and LI11 (Quchi), 3 cun distal to the cubital crease.
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun.
Clears the channel and alleviates pain, regulates the intestines and stomach..
Hemiplegia, numbness in the hand and arm, pain in the elbow and arm, borborygmus, abdominal pain, headache, pain in the shoulder and back..
Shanglian is a local point on the Large Intestine channel used for disorders of the arm and elbow, such as pain, numbness, or motor impairment. Its indications also reflect the channel's connection to the head and abdomen, treating conditions like headache and borborygmus. While not as commonly used as other points on the channel, it is effective for channel-specific pain and dysfunction in the upper limb.
LI9 is one of 20 points on the Large Intestine Meridian. Nearby points:
LI9 (Shàng Lián) is located on the radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting LI5 (Yangxi) and LI11 (Quchi), 3 cun distal to the cubital crease.
LI9 clears the channel and alleviates pain, regulates the intestines and stomach. Common clinical indications include hemiplegia, numbness in the hand and arm, pain in the elbow and arm, borborygmus, abdominal pain, headache, pain in the shoulder and back.
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun.
LI9 is a point on the Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng).