LI 13
Acupuncture Point Theory
LI 13 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory
The acupuncture point "LI 13" , 手五里, is represented by "Shou Wu Li" in pinyin and "Arm Five Li" in english and may be found:
3 cun above LI 11 on the LI 15 to LI 11 line.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Local point for pain in the elbow and upper arm.
- Difficulty breathing, cough, vomiting of blood.
- Scrofula
LI 13 has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).
Avoid Artery (AA)
LI 13 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Arm Pain, Cough, Tennis Elbow and/or Wheezing (Dyspnea)
While not necessarily valid clinically, LU 4 (Local Point. May be used for cough, shortness of…) and TH 11 (Local Point.) are nearby.
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