Large Intestine 11
LI11 Acupressure Point
Use the Metal Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Large Intestine Channel. LI 11 acupressure point is the main point for dispersing Heat in the body that is pathogenic in nature; This could be External Wind Heat, Blood Heat, It can be used in a similar way as acupressure point Large Intestine 4 including pain along the Lung meridian, or Tai Yang channel; however, LI 11 is used in the later stages of External Wind Heat invasion rather than the early stages when LI 4 is most effective.
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How to Locate Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
Bring the hand to the chest with the thumb pointing up. Acupressure point Large Intestine 10 will be in the crease of the elbow on the line with the thumb on the radial surface of the forearm. Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Acupressure Point Combinations for Specific Health Conditions Using Large Intestine 11
Pain
Pain of the upper arm with acute inflammation and swelling:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
Also use Herbal Ice Spray topically
Pain of the upper arm and shoulder with constriction where heat improves mobility and reduces pain:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 38
Pain, sprain, and swelling of the ankle:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 40
Also use Herbal Ice Spray topically
Pain syndromes such as immobility and pain of the elbow, weakness of the elbow, and tennis elbow pain:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Moxa Acupressure Stick locally
Also use Trauma 2 Spray topically
Eyes
Redness and pain of the eyes due to cold, flu, or seasonal allergies:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 2
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
Lacrimation, or watering of the eyes with burning of the eyes during a cold, flu, or seasonal allergies:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 2
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension or high blood pressure:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
Skin
Skin disorders including acute red itchy rashes, eczema with itching, psoriasis with redness and scales:
combine acupressure point Large Intestine 11 with acupressure point Liver 2 and acupressure point Stomach 44 using the dispersing method (counterclockwise motion)-
Skin Burns
Scalding or burn of lower arm, hand, fingers:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
Damp Heat
Combining acupressure point Large Intestine 11 with acupressure point Gallbladder 34 is referred to as The Four Portals that cools Damp Heat anywhere in the body used with acupressure point Spleen 9 for good measure in draining Dampness
Fever
High fever that does not recede in advanced stages of Exterior Pathogenic Wind Heat invasion such as influenza:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 10
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
Toxins
Fire Toxins from exposure to paint, chemical poisons, breast implants, etc.:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 2
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
Also use the Detox Foot Bath
Hot Flashes
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 7
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Liver 3
Sore Throat
Throat pain with redness and swelling during a cold or influenza viral infection:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Lung 7
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
Toothache
Toothache with redness and swelling of the upper gum
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 44
Shingles
Shingles acute outbreak:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 34
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
Diarrhea
Colon spasm, contraction, with diarrhea, dysentery disorder, and sticky or runny bowel movements that burns:
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 34
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Emotions
On a psychological level relating to the Metal Element, acupressure point Large Intestine 11 addresses self-destructive behavior due to lack of self-worth including self-harm and attempts at suicide. Also, this point would be used for someone who is so uninspired by life that basic chores to fulfill the necessities of life go undone. Use even pressure on the point with good intent.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point LI 11
- Clears Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Expels Exterior Wind Pathogens
- Drains Damp-Heat
- Calms Hyperactive Liver Yang
- Alleviates Itching and Clears Skin Disorders
- Regulates Qi and Blood of the Large Intestine Channel and Relieves Pain
- Activates the Large Intestine Channel and Alleviates Pain
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point LI 11
- Yang Marsh
- Ghost Minister
- Ghost Leg
- Pool at the Crook
- Swamp of the Curve
- Crooked Pond
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point LI 11
- He-Sea Point
- Earth Point
- Tonification Point
- Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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