SI-03 (Hou Xi) Back Ravine - Acupuncture point on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point SI-03 (Hou Xi) Back Ravine

Acupuncture Points on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

Shu-Stream & Wood Point
Confluent Point of the Governing Vessel

Actions:

Benefits the occiput, neck and back
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Clears wind and heat and treats malaria
Calms the spirit and treats epilepsy
Clears heat and benefits the sensory orifices
Regulates the Governing vessel

Indications:

Pain and rigidity of the neck, tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, mania, malaria, acute lumbar sprain, night sweating, febrile diseases, contracture and numbness of the fingers, pain in the shoulder and elbow.

Location (CAM):

When a loose fist is made, the point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease, proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint, at the end of the transverse crease and the junction of the red and white skin.

Location (AMOA):

On the ulnar border of the hand, in the substantial depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM