LI 9 LI9 Upper Ridge Shang Lian 上廉 large intestine 9 Large Intestine 9 li9
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LI 9 LI9
LI 9 LI9

LI 9 Upper Ridge - Shang Lian - 上廉

LI 9 Point Location

Location

3 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
  • Local point for shoulder, elbow, and arm pain.
  • Stagnation in the large intestine - abdominal pain, dark/difficult urination.
  • Numbness of the limbs - particularly the upper limbs, stroke recovery.  
Relationships
Nearby Points (2)
Related TCM Patterns (1)
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