Large Intestine meridian
LI-6 (Piānlì, 偏历) — Veering Passage
- Meridian
- Large Intestine (LI)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Luo-connecting point of the Large Intestine channel.
- Depth reference
- 0.5–0.8 cun perpendicular or oblique
- Moxibustion
- Applicable.
- Reference aliases
- LI6; Pianli; 偏历; Veering Passage
Anatomical location
On the posterolateral forearm, on the line from LI-5 to LI-11 and 3 body-cun above the dorsal wrist crease.
Traditional actions
Connects the paired Lung and Large Intestine channels; supports fluid movement; benefits the ears and nose.
Recorded indications
Primary: Forearm pain; ringing in the ears; reduced hearing; nosebleed; nasal congestion.
Secondary: Facial swelling; sore throat; toothache; difficult urination or localized oedema.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Where is LI-6 located?
On the posterolateral forearm, on the line from LI-5 to LI-11 and 3 body-cun above the dorsal wrist crease.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for LI-6?
Connects the paired Lung and Large Intestine channels; supports fluid movement; benefits the ears and nose. The dataset lists these primary indications: Forearm pain; ringing in the ears; reduced hearing; nosebleed; nasal congestion. Secondary indications are recorded as: Facial swelling; sore throat; toothache; difficult urination or localized oedema.
Is LI-6 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify LI-6 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.