L.I. 12 "Elbow Seam" Zhouliao
LOCATION: When the elbow is flexed, the point is superior to the lateral epicondyle of the
humerus, about 1 cun superolateral to L.I. 11, on the medial border of the humerus
IMAGE: Also translated as "Elbow Crevice". A reference to L.I. 12's location.
FUNCTIONS: Clears Channels, Invigorates Collaterals, Promotes Smooth Function of Joints
INDICATIONS:
pain in the elbow and arm
inflammation lateral epicondyle of humerus
lassitude
spasm or numbness of arm
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
OTHER: not used much other than for local tendonitis, tennis elbow
