SI5 - Yanggu (Small Intestine Point 5)

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
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

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

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.

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