Large Intestine Meridian

LI10 [IC10]
(SHOU-) SANLI [Te no Sanri, Arm Three Li, Arm Three Miles]

Localisation:

2 cun distal to LI11 on the LI5 to LI11 connecting line

• the distance between the wrist (LI5) and the elbow (LI11) is 12 cun

Category of Points:

Functions:

• regulates Qi and Blood
• activates the meridian and alleviates pain
• harmonises the intestines and the stomach

Indication:

• pain and immobility of the arm and shoulder, hemiplegia, atrophy of the arm muscles
• stomach ache, vomiting, diarrhoea
• toothache, facial paralysis, goitre, scrofula

Remarks:

• used for toothache, especially in the maxilla
• strengthens and regulates the circulation of Qi and Blood in the arms and is also used in conjunction with LI4, LI11 and LI15
• for inability to extend the arm at the elbow LI10 can be used in conjunction GB34