Li 14 Acupuncture Point

Large intestine 14, Abbreviated as Li 14, Transliterated Binao in Chinese, Upper Arm in English.

Li 14 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the lateral side of the arm, superior to the insertion of m. deltoideus, on the line connecting Li 11 and Li 15, 7 cun above Li 11.

Li 14 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Diseases of the eye: photophobia, burning pain, feeling of heaviness, redness, swelling and pain, diminishing vision, difficulty in differentiation of colors.
  • Scrofula
  • Pain in shoulder and arm

Li 14 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Functions: Activates the meridian, stops pain, benefits the eyes, and dissipates phlegm nodules.

Classification: 

Crossing point of the LI, SI, and BL Meridians with the Yang Wei (Linking) Vessel.