Small intestine 7, Abbreviated as Si 7, Transliterated Zhizheng in Chinese, Branch of Upright in English.
Si 7 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the dorsal ulnar aspect of the forearm, 5 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Si 5 and Si 8.
Si 7 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Weakness of the joints, aching and dysfunction of the elbow
- Warts
Si 7 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Activates the meridian, frees obstructions, calms the Shen, clears Heat, alleviates pain.
Classification:
Luo-Connecting point of the Small Intestine Meridian
Notes:
Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the treatment of diseases.
