LI 8 Acupuncture Point - Xia Lian - Large Intestine Meridian

Chinese Name Xia Lian
English Name Lower Ridge
Location: 4 cun below LI 11 on the LI 5 to LI 11 line.
Actions & Effects:
The following relationships exist between the ST and the LI and can be used to treat ST, LI and SI organ problems:
SI: LI 8 & ST 39
LI: LI 9 & ST 37
ST: LI 10 & ST 36
Blood in the urine arising from heat in the SI - use with CV 3 & ST 39.
Calms the spirit, clear Yang Ming fire - mania, headaches, stroke.
Large Intestine Meridian Points (20):
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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