What Are the Benefits and Functions of Shousanli Acupoint?
The Shousanli acupoint mainly has the effects of clearing heat and improving eyesight, regulating qi and promoting bowel movement. It can be used to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, toothache, cheek swelling, upper limb paralysis, shoulder and back pain, etc. The Shousanli acupoint belongs to the acupoints of the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian. It is named because it is located 3 cun below the elbow end (lateral epicondyle of the humerus) when the elbow is flexed and placed on the side. The specific location of the Shousanli acupoint is on the posterolateral aspect of the forearm, 2 cun below the transverse crease of the elbow, on the line connecting Yangxi and Quchi. The Shousanli acupoint is innervated by the posterior forearm cutaneous nerve, the deep branch of the radial nerve, and branches of the radial recurrent artery and vein. The acupoint can be stimulated through massage, acupuncture, moxibustion, and other manipulations to prevent and treat diseases. Stimulating this acupoint can have the effects of clearing heat and improving eyesight, regulating qi and promoting bowel movement. Clinically, it is mainly used to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, toothache, cheek swelling, upper limb paralysis, shoulder and back pain, arm numbness and pain, and other symptoms. The Shousanli acupoint is often clinically used in combination with other acupoints to treat diseases. For example, it can be combined with Zusanli to treat abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea; combined with Zhongzhu and Quchi to treat sore throat and inability to speak; combined with Shaohai to treat persistent numbness in both arms, shoulder and back pain, etc. If you have related diseases, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention promptly and stimulate the Shousanli acupoint under the guidance of a doctor. When performing acupuncture, it should be noted that it should be performed by a professional physician and should not be done on one's own to avoid injuring the body.
