LI 9 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Upper Ridge
• Pinyin Name: Shang Lian
• Chinese Character: 上廉

LI 9 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
• Local point for shoulder, elbow, and arm pain.
• Stagnation in the large intestine - abdominal pain, dark/difficult urination.
• Numbness of the limbs - particularly the upper limbs, stroke recovery.  

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

• Large Intestine Damp Heat

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:

• Abdominal Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Tennis Elbow
• Urinary Disorders (Lin Disease)

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

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