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LI 6 · Pianli

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

Plate shown for male body
Hand acupoints

Location

Forearm, 3 cun above LI5, radial border

Needling Depth

0.5–0.8 cun

Moderate depth — mind underlying structures.

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

Point Category

Luo-Connecting

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 6