Point features

Where is it located

SI5 is located on the ulnar side of the wrist, in the depression between the triquetral and hamate bones, at the level of the wrist joint.

Functions

• Jing-River and Fire point of the Small Intestine meridian
• Clears Heat from the Taiyang meridian
• Relieves wrist pain, red eyes, and Wind-Heat fever

What is it for

• Pain and stiffness in the wrist or hand
• Fever with headache and red eyes
• Earache
• Toothache, facial swelling

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with SI5, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Yanggu, 'Yang Valley', is indicated for acute inflammatory disorders, particularly affecting the head and sensory orifices, related to Fire in the Taiyang meridian. Also useful for wrist joint pain and often combined with TE5, SI3, LI4 to clear and release the exterior.

Available on the AcupointsMap app:

• Interactive 3D visualization of the point
• Complete functions and therapeutic indications
• Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
• Complete pathway of the meridian of Small Intestine
• Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
• Associated pathology sheets
• Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin

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