SI 4 Acupuncture Point is called as wàn gǔ. Wan means wrist. Gu means Bone. This point is between the bones of the Wrist.
SI 4 Acupuncture Point Location
On the ulna side of the wrist, in the depression between the fifth metacarpal bone and the hamate and pisiform bones, at the junction of the dorsal and palmar surfaces. Needle perpendicularly 0.3 – 0.5 cun.
Ulnar border of hand, between base of 5th metacarpal bone and triquetral bone
SI 4 Acupuncture Point Names
Small Intestine 4 Wrist Bone
wàn gǔ 腕⻣
Speciality
- Yuan Source Point on the Small Intestine Channel
Caution
Functions
- Clears heat and reduces swelling
- Clears damp-heat and treats jaundice
- ACAP
Indication
- Headache
- Neck Rigidity
- Cloudiness of Cornea
- Pain in the hypochondriac region
- Jaundice
- Febrile Diseases
- pain and swelling of the cheek, swelling of the neck, throat pain, tinnitus, lacrimation
- jaundice, Spleen deficiency jaundice, febrile diseases without sweating, malaria
- contraction of the five fingers, weakness and pain in the wrist, contraction of arm/elbow, stiff neck, headache, shoulder pain
Diseases
Inhibition of finger movement, wrist pain and neck stiffness.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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