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.  

• Blog Posts Where LI 10 Is Discussed

•   Warm Acupuncture Found Beneficial for Chronic Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients

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•   Subsequent Acupuncture Treatments in Horses Yields Increased Improvements
•   Electroacupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis Found Effective - High Intensity Better Than Low
•   Acupuncture as an alternative to an epidural for labor pain (Study)
•   Japanese Acupuncture Hinaishin Needle Techniques and Orthopedic Care
•   SP 6 Acupuncture Point Effect on Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain/Cramps)
•   Acupuncture Treatment For Parkinson's Disease with Tuina and Tong Ren Therapy
•   Study Find Auricular Acupuncture Improves Treatment Retention for Smoking Cessation
•   Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity in Stroke

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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