Large Intestine 11 Location
- With the elbow flexed, Large Intestine 11 is located in a depression at the end of the cubital crease, midway between Lung 5 and the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Large Intestine 11 Needling
- To needle Large Intestine 11, use a perpendicular insertion to a maximum depth of 1 cun.
Large Intestine 11 TCM Theory
Large Intestine 11 is the He-Sea point of the Large Intestine channel.
He-Sea points are where the Qi of the Channel enters a deeper level to communicate with its related organ and are located at or near the elbows and knees.
He-Sea points are used to:
- Treat rebellious Qi, diarrhoea and skin diseases involving Heat.
- Address issues with the Yang Organs and Channels.
Large Intestine 11 is also the Earth point on the Large Intestine channel and can be used to treat conditions involving Damp and Phlegm affecting the Large Intestine channel.
The main actions of Large Intestine 11 are:
- To treat skin diseases by clearing Damp-Heat in the skin and cooling the Blood.
- It benefits the sinews and joints for post-stroke symptoms.
- It clears Heat and Wind-Heat for all heat and fever conditions.
