Acupoint · LI6
Veering Passage LI6
pian li
Location
On the LI5–LI11 line, 3 cun above the dorsal wrist crease.
Point-taking cue
Veering Passage: the luo point where the flow branches toward the paired channel.
Meridian
Large Intestine Meridian · Forearm · Metal
Point categories
Luo-connecting point
Indications
Oedema, tinnitus
Actions
As a luo-connecting point, said to govern disorders of the interior–exterior paired channels
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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