Pool at the Bend LI11

Location

At the elbow, midway between LU5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus — at the lateral end of the cubital crease with the elbow flexed to a right angle.

Point-taking cue

Pool at the Bend: the pool that forms in the crook of the bent elbow.

Meridian

Large Intestine Meridian · Elbow · Metal

Point categories

He-sea point

Indications

Skin disorders, high blood pressure, fever

Actions

As a he-sea point, said to govern counterflow qi and diarrhoea

Related points

• LI1 Shang Yang
• LI2 Second Space
• LI3 Third Space
• LI4 Union Valley
• LI5 Yang Ravine
• LI6 Veering Passage
• LI7 Warm Dwelling
• LI8 Lower Ridge