L.I. 9 "Upper Integrity" Shanglian
LOCATION: 3 cun below L.I. 11
IMAGE: Also translated as "Upperborder".
FUNCTIONS: Clears Channels, Invigorates Collaterals, Regulates Qi of Fu Organs
INDICATIONS:
hemiplegia
intestinal noises and abdominal pain
numbness of arms and legs
sprain
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Associated with the Large Intestine at St 37
For a person with abdominal pain, palpate L.I. 8 and L.I. 9 to determine location and use these
points if tender
