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Location
When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
Cautions
Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. 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 WastingBenefit Regulate BloodBenefit Regulate QiClove Sores BackContractionDampDiarrheaPsychological DisorderAbdominal BloatingDizzinessDysenteryEmaciationEpicondylitis Lateral Tennis ElbowErysipelas Cinnabar ToxinFever High PersistentFever ResidualGoiterHeatHeat BloodHemiplegiaHigh Blood PressureElbow StiffnessForearm Extensor Tendonitis StiffnessShoulder StiffnessImmobility ElbowImmobility Forearm Extensor TendonitisImmobility ShoulderInjury ColdItchinessItchiness Body Like Insect BitesItchiness SkinWatery EyesMalariaPoor MemoryShoulder NumbnessOppression ChestPainAbdominal PainEar PainElbow PainEye PainShoulder PainToothachePharyngitisArm RednessRed EyesRegulate BloodRegulate QiScrofulaShinglesSkin DrySkin Dry Upon Not DrinkingSkin Hot Upon Not DrinkingSkin ScalyMuscle SpasmsChannel StagnationSweating Upon DrinkingAnkle SwellingArm SwellingBi Arthralgia SyndromeBi / Arthralgia SyndromeBi Arthralgia Wind SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Wind SyndromeThirsting ExcessiveTongue ThrustingHivesVoice LossVomitingElbow WeaknessWindWind Rash
Protocols using LI11
The 50 best-sourced of 616, ranked by strength of evidence. The count above is the full figure.
- Hypertension, Ischemic Stroke, Stroke Acute – LI11, ST36 (doi:10.1093/ecam/neh102 ↗)
- Hypertension – LI11, CV04 (doi:10.1093/ecam/neh102 ↗)
- Arthritis Rheumatoid, Joint Pain, Stiffness Morning, Joint Swelling – LI04, LI11, ST36, TB05, GB34, GB39 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-7-35 ↗)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Disability Mobility – LI11, ST34, ST35, ST43, SP05, KD03, KD10, GB34 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nen080 ↗)
- Fatigue, Dizziness, Palpitations, Headache, Insomnia, Night Sweats, Hot Flashes Menopausal, Diaphoresis, Depression Menopausal – LI04, LI11, SP06, KD07, GB20, CV04, GV14 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep001 ↗)
- Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Hot Flashes – LI11, ST36, SP06, SP09, TB05, GV20 (doi:10.1177/1534735409343446 ↗)
- Knee Weakness, Tremor Arm, Epigastric Pain, Fatigue Arm, Stiffness Shoulder, Anxiety Performance – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI14, ST36, HT07, TB05, GB21, GB34, GV26 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep210 ↗)
- Fatigue, Anxiety, Vomiting, Pain, Nausea, Dysphagia, Xerostomia – LI02, LI11, ST05, ST06, ST07, ST36, SP06, GB20, CV23, GV20 (doi:10.1177/1534735410378856 ↗)
- Stiffness Neck, Neck Chronic Pain, Disability Neck, Anxiety Pain-related – LI04, LI10, LI11 (doi:10.1155/2011/543291 ↗)
- Eye Pain, Dry Eye, Ocular Itching, Foreign Body Sensation, Burning, Dryness Eye, Visual Disturbance, Ocular Redness – LI04, LI11, ST01, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-11-107 ↗)
- Acne Vulgaris, Skin Inflammation, Skin Papules, Skin Nodules – LI11, LI20, ST02, ST06, ST36, SP03, SP06, SP10, HT08, PC06, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-82 ↗)
- Hyperactivity, Inattention, Adhd, Impulsivity – LI04, LI11, SP06, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-173 ↗)
- Anxiety, Immune Nk Cell Deficiency – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, HT03, HT05, SI03, BL60, KD06, PC06, TB05, GB34, GB43, LV02, CV03, CV04, CV06, CV15, GV20 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep236 ↗)
- Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Mood Changes, Damp-heat Lower-jiao – LI11, ST28, ST29, ST40, SP06, SP09, BL22, BL32, GB34, LV02 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep239 ↗)
- Hot Flashes, Vasomotor Symptoms, Menopause Perimenopause, Menopause Postmenopause – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, HT07, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23, KD03, PC06, GB34, LV03, CV06, CV17, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1097/gme.0b013e31821f9171 ↗)
- Neuropathy Peripheral, Burning Feet Pain, Tingling Feet, Feet Numbness, Paresthesia Lower Extremity – LI04, LI11, ST40, TB05 (doi:10.1155/2011/920807 ↗)
- Low Back Pain, Disability Severe – LI11, LV02, GV16 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-11-127 ↗)
- Pruritus, Itch Atopic-dermatitis, Skin Hypersensitivity – LI11, ST34, SP10, HT03 (doi:10.1111/j.1398-9995.2012.02789.x ↗)
- Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Discomfort, Tear Film Instability – LI04, LI11, ST01, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 (doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0036638 ↗)
- Obesity, Overweight, Dyslipidemia – LI11, ST25, ST40, SP06, SP09, GB28, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV12 (doi:10.1100/2012/603539 ↗)
- Constipation Functional – LI11, ST37 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-104 ↗)
- Constipation Functional – LI11, ST25, ST37, BL25 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-104 ↗)
- Hypertension, Hypertension Prehypertension – LI11, ST36, GB39, CV04, CV12 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-188 ↗)
- Fatigue, Pain, Multiple Sclerosis Relapsing-remitting, Mobility Impairment, Incontinence, Spasm Leg – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-209 ↗)
- Constipation, Aphasia, Ischemic Stroke, Paralysis Hemiplegia – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST25, ST36, ST40, SP06, GB30, GB34, GB40, CV23, GV15, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-216 ↗)
- Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea Watery – LI04, LI11, LI20, ST36 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-12 ↗)
- Elbow Lateral Pain, Epicondylitis Lateral, Tenderness Elbow – LU05, LI04, LI10, LI11, LI12, TB05 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-174 ↗)
- Hypertension, Blood Pressure Elevated – LI04, LI11, ST09, ST36, SP06, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV23 (doi:10.1155/2013/808971 ↗)
- Ischemic Stroke, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Motor Impairment – LU05, LI04, LI11, LI15, ST36, ST40, SP06, PC06, TB14, GB34, GB39, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2013/431986 ↗)
- Skin Inflammation, Pruritus, Dermatitis Atopic, Erythema – LI04, LI11, SP06, SP10, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2013/561290 ↗)
- Weakness, Numbness, Tingling, Neuropathic Pain, Neuropathy Peripheral Chemotherapy-induced – LI04, LI11, SP09, HT03, SI03, GB34, GB41, LV03 (doi:10.1155/2013/349653 ↗)
- Eye Pain, Ocular Itching, Dryness Eye, Visual Disturbance, Ocular Redness, Dry Eye Post-refractive Surgery, Foreign Body Sensation Eye, Burning Eye – LI04, LI11, ST01, BL02, TB23, GB14, GB20, GV23 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-351 ↗)
- Hypertension, Medication Side Effects Diarrhea, Medication Side Effects Fatigue, Medication Side Effects Flushing, Medication Side Effects Palpitations – LI04, LI11, ST09, ST36, SP06, CV04, CV06 (doi:10.1136/acupmed-2013-010407 ↗)
- Headache, Insomnia, Nausea, Vertigo, Hypertension Essential, Hypertension Mild, Heaviness Head – LI11, ST09, ST36, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-380 ↗)
- Joint Pain, Stiffness Joint, Deformity Joint, Fluorosis Skeletal, Bi-syndrome – LU05, LI04, LI11, LI15, ST35, ST40, ST41, SP06, SP10, BL10, BL17, TB04, GB29, GB30, GV03, GV14 (doi:10.1155/2013/839132 ↗)
- Fatigue, Weakness, Constipation, Depression, Insomnia, Spasticity, Dysphagia, Atrophy Muscle, Limb Pain, Limb Numbness, Dyspnea Nocturnal, Dysarthria, Sweating Abnormal – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, BL23, KD03, PC06, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1155/2013/613596 ↗)
- Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain – LI04, LI10, LI11 (doi:10.1155/2014/283010 ↗)
- Allergic Rhinitis, Rhinitis Seasonal, Nasal Symptoms, Eye Symptoms – LU07, LI04, LI11, LI20, ST36, SP06, BL13, TB17, GB20, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-128 ↗)
- Acne Vulgaris, Skin Lesion Inflammatory – LI04, LI11, GV14 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(14)60007-8 ↗)
- Tingling, Neuropathy Peripheral, Neuropathic Pain, Hyperalgesia, Paresthesia, Extremities Numbness, Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy, Allodynia – LI04, LI11, ST40, TB05 (doi:10.1177/1534735414534729 ↗)
- Hemiplegia, Ischemic Stroke, Neurological Deficit, Dysphagia, Cognitive Impairment Mild, Paralysis Motor – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, TB05, GB34, LV03 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-214 ↗)
- Ischemic Stroke, Dysphagia – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, BL10, TB05, GB20, GB34, LV03, CV23, GV16 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-214 ↗)
- Ischemic Stroke, Cognitive Impairment Mild – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, TB05, GB13, GB34, LV03, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-214 ↗)
- Depression Post-stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Stroke Hemorrhagic – LI04, LI11, ST08, ST36, GB08, GB15, LV03, GV20 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-255 ↗)
- Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea – LI04, LI11, LI20, ST36 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-301 ↗)
- Hypertension, Cardiovascular Heart Rate Variability – LI11 (doi:10.1155/2014/979067 ↗)
- Constipation Functional, Stool Hard, Defecation Infrequent, Straining Defecation – LI11, ST37 (doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-423 ↗)
- Hemiplegia, Motor Dysfunction, Ischemic Stroke, Sensory Dysfunction – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL60, TB05, GB34, GB39 (doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 ↗)
- Hemiplegia, Cognitive Impairment, Ischemic Stroke – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL60, TB05, GB13, GB34, GB39, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 ↗)
- Depression, Hemiplegia, Ischemic Stroke, Emotional Disorder – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB34, GB39, LV03, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 ↗)
Most often selected alongside LI11
How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with LI11. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.
- LI04Junction Valley405 protocols
- ST36Leg Three Miles314 protocols
- SP06Three Yin Intersection214 protocols
- LV03Great Surge180 protocols
- TB05Outer Gate160 protocols
- GB34Yang Mound Spring152 protocols
- LI15Shoulder And Clavicle126 protocols
- GV20100 Convergences125 protocols
- PC06Inner Gate115 protocols
- LI10Arm Three Miles106 protocols
- SP10Sea Of Blood93 protocols
- GB20Wind Pool86 protocols