LI 9 Acupuncture Point(Shanglian) belongs to the large intestine meridian of Hand-yangming,which is commonly used for shoulder and arm pain, numbness, hemiplegia, abdominal pain and bowel symptoms.
LI 9 Acupuncture Point Location
3 cun below LI 11 on the LI 5 to LI 11 line.
What is the meaning of Shanglian
Shanglian:Shang,upper,opposite to the bottom,Lian, shape like rhombuses,refer to the sides. Because this point is at 1 cun above Xialian acupoint,bent elbows and flexed fists,the shape of muscles like rhombuses,and the point is on the side of the rhombuses,Hence the name.
LI 9 Acupuncture Point Usage
- Abdominal pain, bowel, diarrhea.
- Headache, dizziness, hemiplegia.
- Arm and shoulder pain, knee swelling, wheezing.
- Difficulty urinating, etc.
LI 9 Acupuncture Point Therapy
Moxibustion therapy
Moxa moxibustion on Shanglian point for 5 to 10 minutes, or 3 to 5 unit.
Massage therapy
Use four finger to press ShangLian acupoint for 5 minutes each time, 2 times a day.
LI 9 Acupoint Compatibility
Full chest: Shanglian, Huagai, Zigong, Zhongting, Shencang, Lingxu, Weishu, Xiaxi,Bulang, Shangyang, Shousanli, Qihu, ZhouRong, Shangguan, Laogong, Yongquan, Yanglingquan.
Diarrhea: ShangLian, XiaLian.
Navel pain: Shanglian, Ququan, Zhongfeng,Shuifeng.
Difficulty urinate: Shang Lian, Xia Lian.
