Large Intestine Meridian
LI8
[IC8]
XIALIAN [Geren, Lower Ridge, Lower Angle]
Localisation:
4 cun distal to LI11, on the LI5 to LI11 connecting line
Category of Points:
Functions:
- harmonises the Small Intestine
- dispels Wind and clears Heat
- clears Yang Ming-Fire and calms the spirit
Indication:
- stomach pain, abdominal distension in the lower abdomen, fullness and pain in the stomach and lateral rib area, mastitis
- weakness of the Small Intestine Qi, diarrhoea with undigested food residues, blood in the stool, dark urine
- headache, dizziness, eye pain, difficulty breathing
- discomfort and pain in the elbow and arm, hemiplegia
Remarks:
- LI8 is the mirror/reflecting point of ST39 (lower He -Sea- point of the Small Intestine) at the arm and is used in case of disorders of the Small Intestine. Clinical practice, however, mainly uses ST39
- as LI5, LI7 and LI11 it is used for Yang Ming- Heat that leads to emotional disharmonies
- for food-related diarrhoea LI8 is used together with LI9
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