LI 8 — Xià Lián (下廉) — Lower Angle
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1. Overview
LI 8 — Xià Lián (下廉) — is an acupuncture point on the Large Intestine meridian. Its English name, Lower Angle, 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 8 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
4 cun below LI-11 Quchi on the forearm.
3. Actions
- Harmonizes the Small Intestine
- Expels Wind
- Clears Heat
- Clears Yang Ming Fire
- Calms the Shen
4. Indications
- Abdominal pain
- Lower abdominal distention
- Fullness and pain of the abdomen and lateral costal region
- Insufficiency of Small Intestine Qi
- Diarrhea containing undigested food
- Blood in the stool
- Dark urine
- Hemiplegia
- Wind-Damp Bi
5. Needling
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 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 8 Xià Lián (Lower Angle) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use LI 8 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Hemiplegia, Headache. 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.
