Literal meaning "elbow crevice". Liao is also used as a hole in a bone. The acupoint is in the gap of the elbow joint, hence the name.

【Location】

• Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing: "Among those with low elbow bones";
• Xunjing Kaoxue Bian Supplement: "Put one or two inches above the bone into the center. One method: Quchi (LI11) One inch outside and into the center";
• Leijing Tuyi: "Merced with Tianjing (TE10), separated by one inch and four points."

【Anatomy】

• Muscles: origin of brachialis muscle, outer edge of triceps brachii.
• Nerve: dorsal cutaneous nerve of forearm. There is the radial nerve trunk in the deep layer.
• Vessel: radial accessory artery.

Treatment of influenza, enterovirus, and various viral colds, Chinese medicine is more refined, non-toxic, and effective than Western medicine

【Manipulation】

Bend the elbow and make a perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun toward the volar side of the humerus.

【Efficacy】

Relax your elbows and joints.

• Classical: elbow and arm pain, spasm, numbness, sleepiness, and wind numbness of the elbow joint.
• Modern: external humeral epicondylitis.

【Recipe】

• external humeral epicondylitis: Zhouliao (LI12), Shousanli (LI10).