SI7 - Zhizheng (Small Intestine Point 7)

Point features

Where is it located

SI7 is located 5 cun proximal to SI5, along the line connecting SI5 and SI8, on the posterior side of the forearm, between the ulna and extensor muscles.

Functions

• Luo-Connecting point of the Small Intestine meridian
• Calms the Shen, treats emotional disturbances and mental agitation
• Relieves arm pain, neck stiffness, and tension along the meridian
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Neck stiffness
• Torticollis
• Arm pain
• Anxiety, emotional agitation, deep sadness
• Alternating fever from Shaoyang disharmony
• Pain along the meridian pathway
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with SI7, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Zhizheng, 'Upright Branch', is a versatile point, used in both musculoskeletal Taiyang disorders and to calm disturbed Shen from Qi stagnation, such as in agitation, emotional stress, or Heart deficiency. Often combined with HT7, PC6, SI3, and DU20 for acute or chronic emotional disorders.

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