Large intestine 8, Abbreviated as Li 8, Transliterated Xialian in Chinese, Lower Point at the Border in English.
Li 8 Acupuncture Point Location:
With the elbow flexed, the point is on the dorsal radial side of the forearm, on the line connecting Li 5 and Li 11, 4 cun below the transverse cubital crease.
Li 8 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Abdominal distention, abdominal pain
- Pain in the elbow and arm
Li 8 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Clears Heat, expels Wind, regulates the Small Intestine.