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Alternate names: 鬼邪 guǐ xié, Ghost Evil; 三里（手） sān lǐ shǒu, Three Li (arm); 上三里 shàng sān lǐ, Upper Three Li

Channel: LI, Hand Yáng Brightness (yáng míng) Large Intestine Channel

Modern location: An acupoint located on the dorsoradial aspect of the forearm, 2 cùn distal to the elbow (LI-11) on the line that connects LI-5 (yáng xī) and LI-11 (qū chí).

Classic location: At the end of the protuberant flesh two cùn below Pool at the Bend (LI-11); the flesh bulges when pressure is applied. (Yī Zōng Jīn Jiàn)

Local anatomy: The branches of the radial recurrent artery and vein. For nerves, See LI-7.

Action: Dispels wind and frees the network vessels; harmonizes the stomach and disinhibits the intestines.

Modern indications: Toothache with swollen cheeks; abdominal pain; diarrhea; aching in the shoulder and upper arm; paralysis of the upper limbs.

Classic indications: Toothache; pain in the cheek and submandibular region; stubborn numbness of the hand and arm; wind stroke deviated mouth; hemiplegia; sudden turmoil (cholera); fecal incontinence; scrofula; periodic cold in the intestines; pain in the back and lumbar region; vacuity weakness due to the five taxations.

Needle stimulus: Needling: 1‒2 cùn perpendicular insertion. Moxa: 3‒7 cones; pole 5‒10 min.

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