Arm Yang Brightness Large Intestine Channel
PRIMARY CHANNEL
Begins at the radial side of the tip of the index finger and proceeds upward between the
first and second metacarpal bones of the hand. Passes between the tendons of the extensor pollicis
longus and brevis at the wrist and continues along the radial margin of the forearm to the lateral side
of the elbow. Rises along the lateral aspect of the upper arm to the shoulder joint, then crosses
behind the shoulder following the anterior margin of the acromion before turning upward. Just
beneath the spinous process of C-7, the channel enters directly into the supraclavicular fossa and
connects with the Lung before descending across the diaphragm to the Large Intestine.
A branch separates from the main channel at the supraclavicular fossa and moves upward
through the neck, crosses the cheek and enters the lower gum. From here it curves around the lip
and intersects the same channel coming from the opposite side of the body at the philtrum. The
branch finally terminates at the side of the nose.
Another branch descends to St 37, the Lower He Sea of the Large Intestine. Channel connects
with the Lung and also joins directly with the Stomach.
CROSSING POINTS: DU 26, DU 14, SI 12, TB 20, St 4
SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXTERNAL COURSE OF THE CHANNEL
Fever, parched mouth and thirst, sore throat, nosebleed, toothache, red and painful eyes, swelling
of the neck, pain along the course of the channel on the upper arm, shoulder, and shoulder blade,
motor impairment of the fingers.
SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERNAL ORGAN
Abdominal pain, intestinal noises, loose stool; sometimes accompanied by shortness of breath
and belching.
DIVERGENT CHANNEL
After separating from the primary channel on the hand, this channel continues upward across
the arm and shoulder to the breast. A branch diverges at the top of the shoulder, enters the spine at
the nape of the neck, and proceeds downward to join with the Large Intestine and Lung. Another
branch ascends from the shoulder along the throat, emerging at the supraclavicular fossa where it
rejoins the primary channel.
LUO CHANNEL
Separates from Primary channel at Ll 6 on the wrist and joins with the Lung channel at Lu 9.
Another branch follows the arm to the shoulder, crosses the jaw and extends to the teeth. Another
branch separates at the jaw and enters the ear region.
Symptoms of Luo Excess: toothache, deafness
Symptoms of Luo Deficiency: sensation of coldness in the teeth, fullness and congestion in
the chest.
MUSCLE CHANNEL
Originates at the tip of the index finger and connects at the dorsum of the wrist. Ascends
across the forearm and connects at the lateral aspect of the elbow the up the arm to connect at the
shoulder.
A branch encircles the scapula and attaches to the spine. The main channel proceeds from the
top of the shoulder to the neck where a branch separates and connects at the side of the nose. The
main channel continues upward, anterior to the Small Intestine muscle channel, and crosses over
the head, connecting at the mandible on the opposite side of the face.
Pathological Symptoms: Stiff, strained, or twisted muscles and pain along the course of the
channel, inability to raise the arm at the shoulder, inability to rotate the neck from side to side.
SUMMARY: LARGE INTESTINE
Phone #: (467) L.I.-1-2-3-5-11
Tonification point: L.I. 11
Sedation point: L.I. 2
Horary point: L.I. 1
MAIN POINTS: L.I. 4 and L.I. 11..........often used together
L.I. 4....... stronger for Wind/Qi
L.I. 11..... stronger for Heat/Blood
L.I. 5 headaches (L.I. 4 used more), stop smoking
L.I. 6 facial edema, breathing
L.I. 7 mouth & tongue inflammations
L.I. 8 Small Intestine
L.I. 9 Large Intestine
L.I. 10 Stomach and abdomen pains
L.I. 11 especially for high fevers
L.I. 14 eye problems/ psychic powers
L.I. 15 shoulder problems
L.I. 16 spitting/coughing blood
L.I. 18 used more than 17 for local problems
