Location
When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between lu5 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Cautions
Caution in severe hypertension; avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.
Indications
Conditions for which LI11 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationAbsent PeriodsLeg Muscle WastingLeg Muscle WastingBenefit Regulate BloodBenefit Regulate QiClove Sores BackClove Sores BackContractionDampDiarrheaPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingDizzinessDysenteryEmaciationEpicondylitis Lateral Tennis ElbowEpicondylitis Lateral Tennis ElbowErysipelas Cinnabar ToxinErysipelas Cinnabar ToxinFever High PersistentFever High PersistentFever ResidualFever ResidualGoiterHeatHeat BloodHeat BloodHemiplegiaHigh Blood PressureHigh Blood PressureElbow StiffnessForearm Extensor Tendonitis StiffnessShoulder StiffnessImmobility ElbowImmobility Forearm Extensor TendonitisImmobility ShoulderInjury ColdInjury ColdItchinessItchiness Body Like Insect BitesItchiness Body Like Insect BitesItchiness SkinItchiness SkinWatery EyesMalariaPoor MemoryPoor MemoryShoulder NumbnessShoulder NumbnessOppression ChestOppression ChestPainAbdominal PainAbdominal PainEar PainEar PainElbow PainElbow PainEye PainEye PainShoulder PainShoulder PainToothacheToothachePharyngitisArm RednessArm RednessRed EyesRed EyesRegulate BloodRegulate QiScrofulaShinglesSkin DrySkin DrySkin Dry Upon Not DrinkingSkin Dry Upon Not DrinkingSkin Hot Upon Not DrinkingSkin Hot Upon Not DrinkingSkin ScalySkin ScalyMuscle SpasmsMuscle SpasmsChannel StagnationChannel StagnationSweating Upon DrinkingSweating Upon DrinkingAnkle SwellingAnkle SwellingArm SwellingArm SwellingBi Arthralgia SyndromeBi / Arthralgia SyndromeBi Arthralgia Wind SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Wind SyndromeThirsting ExcessiveThirsting ExcessiveTongue ThrustingTongue ThrustingHivesVoice LossVoice LossVomitingElbow WeaknessElbow WeaknessWindWind RashWind Rash
Protocols using LI11
- Nasal Congestion, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Eye Itching, Rhinitis Allergic Seasonal, Rhinorrhoea, Eye Watering – LI04, LI11, LI20, GB20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13020-021-00536-w)
- Hemiplegia, Motor Dysfunction, Ischemic Stroke, Neurological Impairment – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, GB20, GB33, GB39, GV20 (Wu P, Zeng F, Li YX, Li J, Qiu LH, Qin W, Luo L, Yin CX, Xiong Y, Bai Y, Wang D, Zhou YM, Liang FR. Effect of acupuncture plus conventional treatment on brain activity in ischemic stroke patients: a regional homogeneity analysis. J Tradit Chin Med. 2017; 37(5): 650-658.)
- Eczema, Itchiness Skin – LI04, LI11, SP06, SP10 (https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084788)
- Fever, Sepsis, Infection Pneumonia – LI04, LI11 (王硕李丽娜齐文升杨秀捷董锡臣. 大肠经原合配穴电针治疗肺炎所致脓毒症的效果及其对胆碱能抗炎通路的影响研究. 实用心脑肺血管病杂志 ., 2018 [CNKI])
- Urticaria Chronic, Pruritus Wind-heat Type – LI10, LI11, LI15 (https://doi.org/10.27021/d.cnki.gfjzc.2024.000050)
- Pruritus Uremic, Kidney Disease Chronic, Pruritus Dialysis – LI11 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.1036072)
- Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Stiffness Neck, Limited-range-of-motion Cervical – LI11, BL10, TB05, GB20 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1701076)
- Headache, Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, Fatigue Chronic, Gastrointestinal Pain, Widespread Pain, Cognitive Disturbance – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, GB34, LV03, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1002/art.41620)
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Spasticity, Paralysis Limb, Motor Deficit Upper Limb, Motor Deficit Lower Limb – LI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, SP06, BL10, TB05, GB30, GB39, LV03, CV23, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-025-08072-3)
- Cancer Pain, Cancer Leukemia – LI04, LI11, ST36, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000033939)
- Masticatory Pain, Temporomandibular Pain, Myofascial Pain Jaw – LI04, LI11, SI19, BL02, TB23, GB20, GB21, GB34, LV02, CV23 (https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-7757-2020-1035)
- Constipation, Abdominal Distention, Constipation Medication-induced, Constipation Psychiatric – LI11, ST25, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13020-015-0064-7)