Small Intestine Meridian Acupuncture Points Study

Locations and Functions Flash Cards

Small Intestine Meridian Acupuncture Points Study - Location and Functions "Flash Cards"

Our site currently has acupuncture point location and function information for the 19 points along the small intestine meridian. You can use the following list of "flash cards" as a study tool by viewing the name, seeing if you remember the point location and/or functions, then clicking on the "location" or "functions" tab to check your answer.

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SI 1

.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail on the ulnar side of the little finger.
  • Breast disorders of any etiology, insufficient lactation, mastitis, breast abscess, cysts.
  • Jing Well Point, clear heat from the opposite end of the channel, for eye redness, earache, tinnitus, sore throat, stiff tongue.
  • Headache, dizziness, loss of consciousness.
  • Local point for problems of the little finger and the course of the channel - pain and/or weakness of the arm and/or shoulder.  

SI 2

When a loose fist is made, at the ulnar end of the crease, distal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the junction of the red & white skin.
  • Local point for pain, swelling, numbness of the fingers.  As the water point it will remove heat - febrile disease, hot palms, darker urine.
  • Clear heat from the opposite end of the channel, tinnitus, headache, sore throat, neck, ear and/or eye pain and/or swelling.  

SI 3

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.
  • 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 4

On the ulnar side of the palm in a depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal joint and the hamate bone.
  • 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.  

SI 5

On the ulnar end of the transverse wrist crease in a depression between the styloid process of the ulna and the triquetral bone.
  • Local point for the hand and wrist.
  • Neck and shoulder pain and/or swelling.
  • Toothache, lockjaw.
  • Clears heat from the hearts - calms the spirit, manic behavior.  

SI 6

Dorsal to the head of the ulna in the body cleft on the radial side of the styloid process, found with the palm facing the chest.
  • Acute and Severe Pain, in the neck, shoulder a/or arms.
  • Useful point for treating elderly patients, deafness, tinnitus, failing vision, upper body/limb stiffness.
  • Overwork a/or overstrain, fatigue in the extremities.  

SI 7

5 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist on the SI 5 to SI 8 line.
  • Local point for pain and/or strength/control issues in the elbow, arm, and fingers.  May be helpful for weakness of all the limbs as well.
  • Stiff neck, headaches, vision issues - blurry, obstructed.
  • Useful with onset of exterior wind-heat conditions such as colds/flus that start with neck and/or back pain.
  • Calms the spirit - manic behavior, anxiety, panic attacks, fear.  

SI 8

Between the olecranon process of the ulna and the medial epicondyle of the humerus, found with the elbow flexed.
  • Elbow problems, swelling, trembling, pain, numbness, weakness - channel issues with excess wind a/or heat.
  • Submandibular region swelling or pain, toothache, gums, cheek, neck, scapula, axilla.
  • Epilepsy  

SI 9

1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold, posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint, found with the arm adducted.
  • Local point for shoulder and arm pain and/or movement/control issues.  Motor control issues of the hand.
  • Wind-heat invasion - chills and fever from the common cold.
  • Tinnitus, deafness.  

SI 10

With the arm abducted, directly above SI 9 in a depression inferior to the scapular spine.
  • Local point for shoulder and upper arm pain, swelling and/or weakness.
  • Wind-heat, wind-cold - chills and fever.  

SI 11

On the scapula in a depression at the center of the infrascapular fossa, found at the junction of the upper and middle third between the lower scapular spine and the inferior angle of the scapula.
  • Breast problems, mastitis, insufficient lactation, breast pain.
  • Emotional issues, anxiety that presents with asthma, expands and relaxes the chest, asthma generally.
  • Local point for channel pain within the shoulder, scapula region, elbow, arm, face and jaw.  

SI 12

Directly above SI 11 in the center of the suprascapular fossa, found in a depression when the arm is lifted.
  • Local point for shoulder, scapula and/or arm pain, numbness, weakness along the course of the channel.  

SI 13

At the medial extremity of the suprascapular fossa midway between SI 10 and the spinous process of T2.
  • Local point for shoulder and/or scapular region pain, weakness and/or stiffness.  Useful for chronic shoulder problems.  

SI 14

3 cun lateral to the spinous process of T1 (GV 13).
  • Local point for shoulder and scapular region pain.
  • Neck pain and/or rotation issues, and pain of the upper back.  

SI 15

2 cun lateral to the spinous process of C7 (GV 14).
  • Asthma, cough, coughing up of blood (hemoptysis).
  • Local point for shoulder, neck and/or upper back pain.  

SI 16

On the lateral side of the neck, posterior to the SCM and LI 18, level with the Adam's apple.
  • Both SI 16 & SI 17 are Window of the Sky Points and are useful for throat distention, swelling, goiters, lumps in neck a/or throat, voice issues.
  • Ear issues - tinnitus, deafness, pain.
  • Local point for neck and/or shoulder problems.
  • Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the circulation within the vertebral artery and the occipital artery.  Useful for occipital headache, alzheimer's, brain tumors, dyslexia, MS, and many brain issues related to circulation. Often used with Tian Dong as a starting point. 
  • Falls into the category of Window of the Sky points within the Tam Healing system.  

SI 17

Posterior to the angle of the mandible in a depression on the anterior border of the SCM.
  • Both SI 16 & SI 17 are Window of the Sky Points and are useful for throat distention, swelling, goiters, lumps in neck a/or throat.
  • Chest oppression, wheezing, cough, asthma.
  • Ear issues - tinnitus, deafness.
  • Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the circulation to the brain, and the facial nerves.  Useful for facial issues such as TMJ, gum problems, etc. Also used with headaches, hearing issues, dizziness and/or high blood pressure. 
  • Falls into the category of Window of the Sky points within the Tam Healing system.  

SI 18

Directly below the outer canthus of the eye in a depression on the lower border of the zygoma.
  • Local point for facial disorders, Bell's palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, spasm, twitching of the eyelids, facial muscles, etc..
  • Upper jaw tootache.
  • Yellowing of the sclera.  

SI 19

Anterior to the tragus and posterior to the condyloid process of the mandible, in a depression formed when the mouth is opened.
  • Ear problems of any etiology, inflammation, deafness, tinnitus, hearing loss.
  • TMJ, toothache.
  • Calms the spirit - manic behavior, epilepsy, sensation of pressure below the heart.  

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