NAME
SHOUSANLI
LOCATION
On the radial side of the forearm, 2 cun distal to LI-11 Quchi, on the line connecting LI-11 Quchi with LI-5 Yangxi.
Note: Locate with the elbow flexed and with the radial side of the arm upward. This point is significantly tender to palpation.
On the line joining LI-5 Yangxi and LI-11 Quchi, 2 cun below the cubital crease.
2 cun distal to LI-11 Quchi, on the forearm.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness sometimes extending along the forearm.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Regulates Qi and Blood
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Harmonizes the Intestines and Stomach
Tonifies Qi
INDICATIONS
Pain and immobility of the arm and shoulder
Windstroke
Paralysis of the arm
Numbness of the arm
Atrophy disorder
Hemiplegia
Contraction and inflexibility of the elbow
Lumbar pain with inability to lie down
Tennis elbow
Facial paralysis
Arm cramps
Post-stroke hemiplegia
Arm edema
Swollen jaw
Abdominal distention
Stomach ache
Indigestion
Fecal incontinence
Loss of voice
Pain of the shoulder and back
Swelling of the chin and cheek
Motor impairment of the upper extremities
Spitting Blood
Cholera
Pain in the shoulder and arm
Apoplexy with deviation of the mouth and eyes
Cerebral hemorrhage
Neurasthenia
Head Wind
Abdominal pain
Vomiting and diarrhea
Periodic sensations of Cold in the Intestines
Sudden turmoil disorder
Toothache with swelling of the cheek
Deviation of the mouth
Loss of voice
Scrofula
Goiter
Breast abscess
Swelling in the submandibular region
Atrophy of the wrist extensor muscles
Muscle spasms causing inability to extend the elbow
Bi syndrome in the arm
Aphonia
Deviation of the mouth due to Wind
Rheumatism
Arthritis
Tonsillitis
Ulcer
Upper limb paralysis
Insensitivity of the upper limbs
Ulcer
Pain radiating from the shoulder to the navel
Laryngitis
Mastitis
Ding boil
Elbow cannot be extended
COMBINATIONS
| HT-3 Shaohai | LI-11 Quchi SI-3 Houxi | LI-6Pianli |
| Stubborn numbness of both forearms | Pain of the forearm | Soreness and pain of the elbow and forearm with difficulty extending and flexing |
| GB-44 Zuqianyin | UB-62 Shenmai UB-63 Jinmen | HT-3 Shaohai PC-1 Tianchi LIV-13 Zhangmen GB-41 Zulinqi SJ-6 Zhigou GB-38 Yangfu GB-21 Jianjing |
| Contraction and inability to extend the arm and elbow | Head Wind Visual dizziness Stiffness of the nape of the neck | Scrofula |
| ST-36 Zusanli | REN-12 Zhongwan ST-36 Zusanli | |
| General tonification Food Stagnation with gastric lumps or ulcer | Ulcer |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Forbidden during the ninth month of pregnancy.
NOTES
The main function of this point is to invigorates and regulate the circulation of Qi and Blood in the upper limb. It is an important and widely used point for all Large Intestine channel problems. This point stimulates leukocyte production. This is a good point for intellectual exhaustion. This point lowers nervous excitement and stimulates Blood flow to the seat of illness.