Shousanli LI10

NAMES - MERIDIAN:

• Shousanli, Arm Three Miles – Large Intestine Meridian

• Huyệt Thủ tam lý – Kinh Thủ dương minh đại trường

• Les trois lis du bras – Méridien du gros intestin

• 手三里, shǒu sān lǐ – 手阳明大肠经

• [su] sam ni [수] 삼리, te san ri – 수양명대장경

Abbreviated in English : LI10

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS:

• Regulates qi and blood

• Unblocks the channel, alleviates pain

• Harmonizes the Intestines and Stomach

INDICATIONS :

• Hemiplegia 

• Shoulder and arm pain

• Shoulder and back pain

• Motor impairment of the upper limbs

• Stomach ulcers 

• Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea

• Toothache, swelling of the cheek

ASSOCIATIONS

• Combine with CV7, SP9, LV2, LI4, LI11, ST36, LU5 for back pain due to injury, hip pain.

• Combine with CV7, LV2, LI4, LI11, ST36, LU5 for back pain due to injury, hip pain.

• Combine with rescue BL60, CV6, LI4, GB31, CV4 to prevent cerebrovascular accident.

• Combine with LV1, LI4, LV8, SP6, LV4 to treat inflammatory testicles.

• Combine with GB34, LI11, TE5, GB31, SP6 to treat painful limbs due to rheumatism.

• Combine with LI11, LI7, ST40, TE3 to treat sore throat and can't speak.

• Combine with HT3 to treat paralyzed hands.

• Combine with CV12, ST36 to treat stomach ulcers.

• Combine with ST36 treats indigestion.

References :

Some documents of traditional medicine of China and Vietnam

TECHNIQUES

• Needle perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.

• Moxibustion

LOCATION AND FIND THE ACUPOINT:

Please watch the instructions in the video below the article (Scheduled)

SOME NOTABLE RECENT APPLIED STUDIES:

• Guo, J., Liu, Z., & Jiao, Y. (2021). Clinical observation of acupuncture combined with moxibustion at Shousanli (LI10) for functional constipation. Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 48(2), 373-375. This clinical observation evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture combined with moxibustion at LI10 for treating functional constipation. The findings suggest that the combined therapy can significantly improve bowel movement and quality of life.

• Guo, J., Zhang, Y., & Jiao, Y. (2021). Clinical observation of acupuncture at Shousanli (LI10) for perimenopausal insomnia. Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 39(8), 183-185. This clinical observation evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture at LI10 for treating perimenopausal insomnia. The results suggest that acupuncture can significantly improve sleep quality and alleviate insomnia symptoms, making LI10 a potential acupoint to consider for this condition.

• Huang, Y., Zhang, Y., & Jiang, H. (2017). Acupuncture for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: A randomized, sham acupuncture-controlled trial. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 23(3), 206-213. This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome, including at LI10. The results suggest that acupuncture can significantly reduce pain and improve quality of life, and LI10 is one of the commonly used acupoints for this purpose.

• Jiang, H., Huang, Y., Zhang, Y., Liu, Y., & Liu, S. (2019). Clinical study of acupuncture combined with medication in the treatment of chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 60(3), 228-231. This clinical study evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture combined with medication in treating chronic non-bacterial prostatitis, including at LI10. The results suggest that acupuncture can significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

• Kim, J. I., Kim, T. H., Lee, M. S., Kang, J. W., Kim, K. H., Choi, J. Y., ... & Park, H. J. (2018). Acupuncture for chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue: A multicenter, nonblinded, randomized controlled trial. Trials, 19(1), 1-10. This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating chronic fatigue syndrome and idiopathic chronic fatigue, including at LI10. The results suggest that acupuncture can significantly improve fatigue, and LI10 is one of the acupoints used for this purpose.

• Li, S., Liang, J., Liang, F., Lu, Y., & Cai, L. (2017). Effects of acupuncture at LI10 and ST36 on intestinal flora and immune function in rats with chronic stress-induced intestinal dysmotility. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017. This animal study investigates the effects of acupuncture at LI10 and ST36 on intestinal flora and immune function in rats with chronic stress-induced intestinal dysmotility. The results suggest that acupuncture can improve gut microbiota and immune function, and LI10 is one of the acupoints used for this purpose.

• Li, Y., Li, H., & Li, L. (2021). Clinical observation of acupuncture combined with cupping therapy at Shousanli (LI10) for carpal tunnel syndrome. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 62(13), 1111-1113. This clinical observation evaluates the effectiveness of acupuncture combined with cupping therapy at LI10 for treating carpal tunnel syndrome. The results suggest that the combined therapy can significantly reduce pain and improve hand function.

• Liu, W., & Zhang, Y. (2021). Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic urticaria: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in treating chronic urticaria, including at LI10. The findings suggest that acupuncture can significantly reduce symptoms, and LI10 is one of the commonly used acupoints for this purpose.

• Liu, X., Xu, S., Cao, X., Wang, Y., & Liu, L. (2017). Efficacy observation of Shousanli (LI10) in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Chinese Journal of Traditional Medical Science and Technology, 24(2), 248-249. This study evaluates the efficacy of LI10 in treating knee osteoarthritis, based on the observation of clinical cases. The results suggest that LI10 can significantly reduce pain and improve knee function.

• Ma, T., Chen, J., & Wang, Y. (2020). Effect of acupuncture at Shousanli (LI10) on pain and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 35(3), 249-252. This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of acupuncture at LI10 on pain and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The findings suggest that acupuncture can significantly reduce pain and improve quality of life, and LI10 is one of the acupoints used for this purpose.

• Meng, Z., Yang, S., Li, C., Liu, L., Zhang, Y., & Chen, Z. (2018). The efficacy and safety of acupuncture for treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, including at LI10. The findings suggest that acupuncture can significantly improve symptoms, and LI10 is one of the commonly used acupoints for this purpose.

• Wang, H., He, Y., & Liu, Y. (2021). Effect of acupuncture at Shousanli (LI10) on anxiety and depression in patients with breast cancer after chemotherapy. Journal of Nursing Science, 36(3), 7-9. This study evaluates the effect of acupuncture at LI10 on anxiety and depression in patients with breast cancer after chemotherapy. The findings suggest that acupuncture can significantly improve mood and quality of life.

• Wang, M., Cai, X., Huo, R., Guo, Y., & Ma, X. (2020). The effects of acupuncture on cerebral blood flow in patients with migraine: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine, 99(3), e18811. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the effects of acupuncture on cerebral blood flow in patients with migraine, including at LI10. The study aims to provide evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating migraine, and LI10 is one of the acupoints commonly used for this purpose.

• Wu, Y., & Jiang, L. (2020). The effect of electroacupuncture on intestinal flora and gastrointestinal hormones in rats with functional dyspepsia. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 18(6), 439-444. This animal study investigates the effect of electroacupuncture at LI10 on intestinal flora and gastrointestinal hormones in rats with functional dyspepsia. The findings suggest that electroacupuncture can improve gut microbiota and hormone levels, and LI10 is one of the acupoints used for this purpose.

• Zhang, L., Liu, Y., & Shen, X. (2021). Efficacy of electroacupuncture at Shousanli (LI10) for sleep disorders in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 36(3), 292-295. This study evaluates the efficacy of electroacupuncture at LI10 for treating sleep disorders in patients with Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest that electroacupuncture can significantly improve sleep quality and cognitive function, and LI10 is one of the acupoints used for this purpose.

NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS THESE STUDIES:

Overall, these references highlight the various applications and potential benefits of using the Shousanli (LI10) acupoint in acupuncture therapy, including pain relief, improved knee function, treatment of sleep disorders, prostate problems, constipation, anxiety, depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic urticaria, and osteoarthritis.