Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

3 cun proximal to ➞L.I.-5(in the centre of the anatomical

snuffbox), on the line connecting ➞L.I.-5and ➞L.I.-11,

between the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis

brevis muscles, at the level of the junction between the tendon

and the muscle.

How to find

Please note: The course of the line connecting ➞L.I.-5and

➞L.I.-11depends on the position of the forearm. For location pur-

poses, a midposition of the forearm with flexed elbow is recom-

mended. To locate L.I.-6, measure 3 cun (1 handsbreath) from

➞L.I.-5(centre of the anatomical snuffbox) on the connecting

line. Or: ‘Tiger mouth grip’ (➞Fig. 2.6): Spread thumb and index

finger of both hands, crossing them so that the forefinger of one

hand comes to rest on the styloid process of the other, but avoiding

bending the wrist. Place the middle finger against the forefinger:

L.I.-6is located directly below the tip of the middle finger.

Located at the same level (3 cun proximal to the wrist joint

space) on the dorsal side of the forearm are ➞T.B.-6(in the

depression between the radius and the muscle) and ➞T.B.-7(in

the depression between the ulna and the muscle) as well as ➞P-5

(on the ventral side of the forearm between the tendons).

Needling

Obliquely or transversely (subcutaneously) 0.5–1 cun

Actions/Indications

● Expels Wind, clears Heat

● Regulates and opens the water passages

● Opens the channel and luovessels

Special features

Luo-connecting point. Major point of the L.I. channel for regu-

lating the water passages.

L.I.-6 Veering Passage PIANLI

L.I.-6

LU-7

Grasp firmly

(^1) / 2
Wrist joint space
(^1) / 2
9 cun
L.I.-6
Cubital crease
(^1) / 2 1 / 2
3 cun
L.I.-11 L.I.-5
L.I.-6
L.I.-5
Lu-7
P-7 P-5
3 cun
T.B.-6 T.B.-5
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