Shousanli (LI10)
Shousanli (LI10), “Arm Three Miles”, is a point on the Large Intestine meridian. It is point 10 of the 20 on the channel. Unblocks the channel and relieves arm pain; also harmonizes the Stomach and intestines.
Location
On the forearm, 2 cun below the elbow crease (LI11), on the line connecting LI11 and LI5.
Functions according to tradition
Unblocks the channel and relieves arm pain; also harmonizes the Stomach and intestines.
Traditional indications
- Arm and elbow pain
- Tennis elbow
- Arm paralysis
- Abdominal pain
- Neck stiffness
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- TE12 Xiaoluo (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Neck stiffness
Point profile
- Code
- LI10
- Pinyin name
- Shǒu Sān Lǐ
- Characters
- 手三里
- Translation
- Arm Three Miles
- Meridian
- Large Intestine
- Element
- Metal
- Topics
- Arm, Pain Relief
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
