Shousanli LI10: Nomenclature, Functions, Indications, Method
Nomenclature:
Shou: Hand San:Three Li: Taken as cun in ancient times.
Shousanli LI10 is located on the forearm, with the arm stretched, the point is 3 cun below Quchi (LI11).
Location:
The point is located on th radial side of the forearm on the line linking the Yangxi(LI5) and Quchi(LI11) points, 2 cun below the cubital crease.
Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Indications of Shousanli:
- This point is used to tonify qi and blood in combination with Zusanli (St36) which helps to increase in blood count msotly WBC.
- Also moves qi and blood so used in tennis elbow , acute lumbar strain caused due to qi and blood stagnation.
- Also used in Paralysis of the forearm,pain and numbness in the elbow and arm; toothache, swollen cheek;abdominal pain, diarrhea.
