Acupoint · LI13
Arm Five Li LI13
shou wu li
Location
On the lateral upper arm, on the LI11–LI15 line, 3 cun above LI11.
Point-taking cue
Arm Five Li: a milestone a few cun above the elbow.
Meridian
Large Intestine Meridian · Upper arm · Metal
Indications
Cramping pain of the elbow and arm, impaired movement of the upper limb, scrofula
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
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