Small Intestine 5

Small Intestine
Written By Elizabeth Fuqua

SI 5 / Yang Gu / Yang Valley

POINT LOCATION

On the ulnar end of the transverse wrist crease in a depression between the styloid process of the ulna and the triquetral bone

 

Associations

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

  • Swelling of the neck and sub-mandibular region

  • Lock jaw

  • Febrile disease

  • Red painful eyes

  • Mania

  • Pain and motion restriction of the wrist and hand

 

TCM ACTIONS

  • Clears Heat

  • Calms the Shen

  • Opens the Channel

  • Reduces inflammation

 

TCM Patterns Treated

  • Heart Fire
Elizabeth Fuqua

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