LI 16 — Jù Gǔ (巨骨) — Great Bone
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1. Overview
LI 16 — Jù Gǔ (巨骨) — is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine meridian. Its English name, Great Bone, 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 16 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Located in the depression about 1 cun medial to the acromioclavicular joint.
3. Actions
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Benefits the shoulder joint
- Regulates Qi.and Blood
- Invigorates Blood locally
- Dissipates Phlegm nodules
- Disperses congealed Blood
4. Indications
- Pain of the shoulder and back
- Blood Stasis in the shoulder
- Difficulty in moving or raising the upper arm
- Scrofula
- Spitting Blood
- Asthma
- Childhood nutritional impairment
- Brachial neuralgia
- Pain and motor impairment of the upper extremities
5. Needling
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 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 16 Jù Gǔ (Great Bone) is classified as: Meeting point with the Yang Qiao channel.. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use LI 16 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Asthma, Cough. 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.
