Acupoint · LI15
Shoulder Bone LI15
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Location
On the shoulder above the deltoid — the anterior-inferior hollow of the acromion when the arm is raised.
Point-taking cue
Shoulder Bone: raise the arm and the hollow appears in front of the acromion.
Meridian
Large Intestine Meridian · Shoulder · Metal
Point categories
Intersecting point
Indications
Pain of the shoulder and arm, impaired movement of the upper limb, shoulder joint inflammation
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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