SI 3 Acupuncture Point Theory

SI 3 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory

The acupuncture point "SI 3" , 後谿, is represented by "Hou Xi" in pinyin and "Back Ravine" in english and may be found:

When a loose fist is made, at the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpal phalangeal joint at the junction of the red & white skin.

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

Master Point of the GV, effects entire pathway.
Pain in the scapula, arm a/or hand combine with local points.
Stiff neck, cervical strain/sprain, pain of the back or neck.
Occipital headaches, combine with local points.
Night sweats, combine with HT 6.
Clears heat and excess from the head, ears and eyes, eye redness, inflammation, visual dizziness, earache, tinnitus, sore throat.
Calms the spirit, anxiety, manic depression.

Si 3 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:

Shu Stream Point
Wood Point
Tonification Point
GV Master Point coupled with UB 62 Yang Qiao Master

Explore si 3 functional groupings theory - Extraordinary Master-Coupled and/or Five Shu, or read all point categories and related theory.

A single acupuncture point is not commonly thought of as an empirical way to influence a TCM diagnostic pattern. SI3, however, is a strong candidate to be incorporated into an acupuncture protocol for patients who exhibit: Heart Blood Stagnation and/or Liver Wind

SI 3 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Arm Pain, Ear Problems, Eye Problems, Headache, Neck Pain, Night Sweats (Sleep Hyperhidrosis), Shoulder Pain, Sore Throat, Tinnitus and/or Whiplash

While not necessarily valid clinically, HT 8 (HT Fire effecting the SI effecting the UB, heat d…) and TH 3 (Ear Problems of any etiology such as excess tinni…) are nearby.

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