Large Intestine Meridian
LI9
[IC9]
SHANGLIAN [Joren, Upper Corner, Upper Ridge, Upper Angle]
Localisation:
3 cun distal to LI11 on the LI5 to LI11 connecting line
Category of Points:
Functions:
- harmonises the large intestine
- activates the meridian and alleviates pain
Indication:
- Qi stagnation of the Large Intestine, stomach pain, borborygmus, increased and accelerated intestinal transit (hyper-peristalsis)
- difficult urination, dark urine
- chest pain, difficulty breathing, headache
- discomfort and pain in the shoulder, elbow and arm, hemiplegia
Remarks:
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