Large Intestine 11
LI 11 / Qu Chi / pool at the bend
Point Location
At the elbow, midway between LU 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease.
Associations
- He-Sea Point of the LI Channel
- Earth Point of the LI Channel
- Tonification Point of the LI Channel
Indications / Conditions Treated
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Fever
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Sore throat
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Red eyes
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Toothache
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Any Heat condition
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Skin rashes
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Infections
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Any skin condition
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Local pain, numbness, and motion restriction of the elbow, arm, and shoulder
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Abdominal pain
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Nausea & vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Dysentery
TCM Actions
- Clears Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Dispels Wind
- Resolves Dampness
- Regulates Qi & Blood
- Opens the Channel
- Benefits the joints
TCM Patterns treated
- Liver and Gallbladder Damp Heat
- Large Intestine Damp Heat
- Stomach Fire
- Stomach Rebellious Qi
- Summer Heat