LI 8 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Lower Ridge
• Pinyin Name: Xia Lian
• Chinese Character: 下廉

LI 8 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
• Blood in the urine arising from heat in the SI - use with CV 3 & ST 39.
• Calms the spirit, clear Yang Ming fire - mania, headaches, stroke.  

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This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Stomach Fire

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

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

• Urinary Disorders (Lin Disease)
• Manic Depression
• Headache
• Stroke (CVA)

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

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