LI 13 — Shǒu Wǔ Lǐ (手五里) — Arm Five Miles
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1. Overview
LI 13 — Shǒu Wǔ Lǐ (手五里) — is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine meridian. Its English name, Arm Five Miles, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use LI 13 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the lateral side of the upper arm, on the line connecting LI-11 Quchi and LI-15 Jianyu, 3 cun above LI-11 Quchi.
3. Actions
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Alleviates coughing
- Regulates Qi
- Drains Damp
- Transforms Phlegm
4. Indications
- Contracture and pain of the elbow and arm
- Scrofula
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Hematemesis
- Desire to sleep
- Inability to move the four limbs
- Malaria
- Blurred vision
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
LI 13 Shǒu Wǔ Lǐ (Arm Five Miles) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use LI 13 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Cough, Shoulder pain. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
