LI 6 — Piān Lì (偏历) — Veering Passage
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1. Overview
LI 6 — Piān Lì (偏历) — is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine meridian. Its English name, Veering Passage, 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 6 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3 cun above LI-5 Yangxi on the forearm.
3. Actions
- Expels Wind
- Clears Heat
- Opens and regulates the water passages
4. Indications
- Edema of the face and hands
- Manic-depression
- Tonsillitis
- Throat Dryness
- Soreness and numbness of the throat
- Hand and arm aches and pains
- Neuralgia of the forearm
- Retention of feces
- Anxiety
5. Needling
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 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 6 Piān Lì (Veering Passage) is classified as: Luo-Connecting point. 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 6 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Depression, Anxiety, Facial paralysis, Constipation, Tinnitus. 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.
