Names Of Wan Gu
SI 4 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Wrist Bone
- Pinyin Name: Wan Gu
- Chinese Character: 腕骨
Where Is SI 4 ?
SI 4 Location
- On the ulnar side of the palm in a depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal joint and the hamate bone.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is SI 4 Used For?
SI 4 Clinical Usages
- Local point for shoulder, arm, hand and wrist problems particularly along the course of the meridian.
- Useful point to treat problems with all fingers - contracture, pain, swelling, stiffness.
- Headache, neck pain.
- Jaundice.
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How Is SI 4 Categorized?
What Diagnostic Patterns May Use SI 4 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Conditions May Use SI 4 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Points Are Near SI 4 ?
(EX) Yaotongxue Low Back Pain Point
- Acute issues of the low back - pain, sprain, strain (needle the same side)
Where Do I Go Next?
List Of Related Points
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