LI 8 LI8 Lower Ridge Xia Lian 下廉 large intestine 8 Large Intestine 8 li8
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LI 8 LI8
LI 8 LI8

LI 8 Lower Ridge - Xia Lian - 下廉

LI 8 Point Location

Location

4 cun below LI 11 on the LI 5 to LI 11 line.

Actions

  • 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.  
Relationships
Nearby Points (2)
Related TCM Patterns (1)
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