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LI 10 · Shousanli

Large Intestine meridian · Metal · Yang · peak 5–7 AM

Plate shown for male body
Hand acupoints

Location

Forearm, 2 cun below LI11, radial border

Needling Depth

0.5–1 cun

Moderate depth — mind underlying structures.

Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.

Acupressure Self-Use

Indications: Arm weakness, Toothache, Upper limb pain

Technique: Press 2 cun below the elbow crease, radial.

Duration: 1–2 min

Strengthens the upper limb and clears the face.

Trigger-Point Link

Extensor Digitorum — referred to Back of the hand and fingers; 'tennis elbow' referral.

Appears in Formulas

Tennis elbow (Local stagnation) — Local

Large Intestine Meridian Flow

Metal · Yang · peak 5–7 AM

Qi flowing along the Large Intestine — direction of animation reflects channel flow.

My notes on LI 10