Location
On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting li11 and li15, 7 thumb widths above the li11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle.
Cautions
Caution with depth to avoid nerve damage.
Indications
Conditions for which LI14 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Atrophy ShoulderAtrophy ShoulderBenefit EyesBenefit EyesBenefit Regulate QiContraction NeckContraction NeckDissipate Phlegm NodulesDissipate Phlegm NodulesGoiterUnable to Raise ArmStiff NeckImmobility Arm RaisingImmobility NeckShoulder NumbnessShoulder NumbnessPainChest PainChest PainEye PainEye Pain RednessRegulate QiScrofulaChannel StagnationChannel Stagnation SwellingBi Arthralgia Shoulder SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Shoulder SyndromeShoulder WeaknessShoulder Weakness
Protocols using LI14
- Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Bell Palsy, Hypophasis – LI14, BL02, KD06, TB05, TB23, GB14 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-018-2699-z)
- Stroke Sequela, Shoulder Subluxation, Shoulder Hemiplegic Pain, Hemiplegia Upper-limb – LI14, LI15, SI09, TB14 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5329881)
- Paralysis Upper Limb, Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic, Hand Problems, Arm Problems – LI03, LI04, LI05, LI10, LI11, LI13, LI14, LI15, SI03, SI05, SI09, SI11, PC06, TB04, TB05, TB14, GB21 (https://doi.org/10.1177/2515690X251317438)
- Shoulder Chronic Pain, Restricted Range Of Motion Shoulder – LI14, LI15, ST38, SI09, TB14 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-130)
- Paralysis Upper Limb, Stroke Sequelae, Motor Dysfunction Upper Limb, Spasticity Upper Limb – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI13, LI14, LI15, ST34, ST40, SP09, SP10, KD03, TB05, GB34, GB40, GB41, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2024-005174)
- Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Pain, Limited Range Of Motion Shoulder – LI14, LI15, SI09, SI11, TB14, GB21, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.z20170533)
- Lymphedema Upper-limb, Edema Arm, Post-mastectomy Swelling, Breast-cancer Complication – LU05, LI11, LI14, SI09, SI11, BL13, BL20, BL23, PC06, TB05, GB21, CV17, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.1177/15347354231172735)
- Fatigue, Arm Swelling, Edema Upper Limb, Lymphedema Breast Cancer Related – LI13, LI14, SI09, BL23, TB05 (https://doi.org/10.1177/1534735419866919)
- Depression, Knee Pain, Shoulder Pain, Stroke Sequelae, Gait Dysfunction, Paralysis Upper-extremity – LI14, ST36, ST40, SP09, TB13, TB14, TB15, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281968)
- Stroke Sequelae, Motor Dysfunction Upper Limb, Spasticity Upper Limb – LI04, LI10, LI11, LI14, LI15, TB05 (https://doi.org/10.27368/d.cnki.gtzyy.2024.000519)
- Shoulder Pain, Restricted Range Of Motion Shoulder, Limited Range Of Motion Shoulder, Periarthritis Shoulder – LI11, LI14, LI15, SI03, SI09, SI11, TB05, TB14, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.27258/d.cnki.gnxyc.2025.000483)
- Shoulder Pain, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Stroke Sequelae, Limited Range Of Motion Shoulder – LU03, LI10, LI14, LI15, SI09, TB04, TB14, GB21 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/694973)