LI 8 - Acupuncture Point - Xia Lian

LI 8 Names

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

Location

• 4 cun below LI 11 on the LI 5 to LI 11 line.
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

LI 8 Clinical Uses

• 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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LI 8 Point Associations

None listed.

LI 8 TCM Patterns

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".

LI 8 Conditions Treated

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".