LI 10 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Arm Three Li
• Pinyin Name: Shou San Li
• Chinese Character: 手三里

LI 10 Clinical Usages

• The following relationships exist between the ST and the LI and can be used to treat ST, LI and SI organ problems:
• SI: LI 8 & ST 39
• LI: LI 9 & ST 37
• ST: LI 10 & ST 36
• Shoulder, elbow & wrist pain issues, general achiness in these areas.
• Paralysis in the upper limbs.
• Less dispersive & more tonifying than other LI points.
• Epigastric & abdominal pain, ulcers, vomiting.
• Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Abdominal issues, any digestive issues, pain in the arm/shoulder/neck, builds energy level.  

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This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Shoulder Pain
• Wrist Pain
• Tennis Elbow
• Parkinson's Disease (PD)

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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