LI 5 LI5 Yang Ravine Yang Xi 陽谿 large intestine 5 Large Intestine 5 li5
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LI 5 LI5
LI 5 LI5

LI 5 Yang Ravine - Yang Xi - 陽谿

LI 5 Point Location

Location

On the radial side of the wrist in a depression between extensor pollicis longus and brevis tendons, found when the thumb is tilted upward.

Actions

  • Local point for wrist pain.
  • Classically noted with LI 7 for "seeing ghosts," may be useful in manic conditions.  
Relationships
Nearby Points (6)
Related Conditions (2)
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