At what location does the LI divergent begin?

The location where the Large Intestine (LI) divergent channel begins is at the hand. In traditional Chinese medicine, each divergent channel has a specific anatomical starting point that correlates with its function and meridian pathway.

The LI divergent channel serves to connect the LI to its related structures and helps to distribute Qi and blood throughout the related regions. Since the divergent channel originates from the primary LI channel, which runs along the arm and hand, this makes the hand the correct initial location for the LI divergent beginning. Understanding this anatomical relationship is essential for practitioners, as it aids in diagnosis and treatment strategies that involve both local and distal points along the meridian pathways.