SI-05 (Yang Gu) Yang Valley - Acupuncture point on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

"The Kidneys control inspiration and the grasping of Qi"

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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-05 (Yang Gu) Yang Valley

Acupuncture Points on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

Jing-River & Fire Point

Actions:

Clears heat and reduces swelling
Calms the spirit

Indications:

Swelling of the neck and submandibular region, pain of the hand and wrist, febrile diseases.

Location (CAM):

At the ulnar end of the transverse crease on the dorsal aspect of the wrist, in the depression between the styloid process of the ulna and the triquetral bone.

Location (AMOA):

At the ulnar border of the wrist, in the depression between the head of the ulna and the triquetral bone.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 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