Yangxi (LI5)
Yangxi (LI5), “Yang Ravine”, is a point on the Large Intestine meridian. It is point 5 of the 20 on the channel. Jing-River of the Large Intestine: clears channel Heat, benefits the wrist and calms the Shen.
Location
On the radial side of the dorsal wrist crease, in the anatomical snuffbox, distal to the radial styloid process.
Functions according to tradition
Jing-River of the Large Intestine: clears channel Heat, benefits the wrist and calms the Shen.
Traditional indications
- Wrist pain
- Toothache
- Sore throat
- Red eyes
- Headache
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Fourth of the transport points: the Qi “moves” with greater volume. It is traditionally related to cough, dyspnea and changes in the voice.
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.
- GB44 Zuqiaoyin (Gallbladder): Headache, Red eyes, Sore throat
- TE2 Yemen (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Headache, Red eyes, Sore throat
- GB16 Muchuang (Gallbladder): Headache, Red eyes
- BL64 Jinggu (Bladder): Headache, Red eyes
- GB12 Wangu (Gallbladder): Headache, Toothache
- GB15 Toulinqi (Gallbladder): Headache, Red eyes
Point profile
- Code
- LI5
- Pinyin name
- Yáng Xī
- Characters
- 阳溪
- Translation
- Yang Ravine
- Meridian
- Large Intestine
- Element
- Metal
- Classification
- Jing-River
- Topics
- Wrist, Head & Neck, Face
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.
