LI6

Pianli(LI6, 偏历) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Large Intestine Meridian of Hand. Pianli is the Luo-Connecting point of the Large Intestine.

Meaning

Pian, divergence; li, passway.
The large Intestine Meridian separates a collateral from here and diverges to the lung.

Location

3 cun above Yangxi, on the line joining Yangxi and Quchi.

Indication

Epistaxis, toothache, sore throat, pain in the arm.

Method

Perpendicularly 0.5-0.8cun.