PointEducational reference
LI4LI
Hegu
Joining Valley
合谷
- MeridianLarge Intestine
- ElementMetal
- ZoneHand
- SystemTCM channels
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
entre 1º y 2º metacarpiano, más cerca del 2º
Study themes
- cara
- cabeza
- dolor
Traditional educational themes: cara, cabeza, dolor. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Large Intestine channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: cara, cabeza, dolor. Not medical advice.
Point families
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
LI4 · Hegu · LI 4 · 合谷
Educational reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Not a diagnosis or medical treatment.
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Keep exploring
- Large IntestineThis point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
- metalIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
- LI3 · SanjianEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- LI5 · YangxiEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- LI2 · ErjianEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.