Zhizheng SI7 :Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature: Zhi: Divergence Zheng: regular meridian The collateral of the small intestine meridian diverges from this point (Zhizheng)  to the heart meridian. Point: SI-7 Chinese Name: 支正 English Name/Meaning: Branch of Upright Pinyin: zhī zhèng Han Geul 한글: ji jeong 지정 Romaji: shi sei(?) Vietnamese: Chi chính Location: On the dorsal ulnar aspect of the…

Yanglao SI6 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature: Yang: to support            Lao:old people Yanglao is good for treating geriatric disease such as blurring of vision, deafness, lumbago, shoulder pain .etc. Point: SI-6 Chinese Name: 养老 English Name/Meaning: Support the Aged Pinyin: yǎng lǎo Han Geul 한글: yang no 양노 Romaji: yō rō Vietnamese: Dưỡng lão Location: When…

Yanggu SI5 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Yang: Yang of yin-yang Gu: Valley Yang means the “exterior”. The seam on the exterior aspect of the wrist, where yanggu lies is like a valley. Point: SI-5 Chinese Name: 阳谷 English Name/Meaning: Yang Valley Pinyin: yáng gǔ Han Geul 한글: yang gok 양곡 Romaji: yō koku Vietnamese: Dương cốc Location: On the ulnar…

Wangu SI4 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature: Wang:wrist Gu:bone The point is between the bones of the wrist. Point: SI-4 Chinese Name: 腕骨 English Name/Meaning: Wrist Bone Pinyin: wàn gǔ Han Geul 한글: wan gol 완골 Romaji: wan kotsu(?) Vietnamese: Uyển cốt Location: On the ulnar side of the palm, in the depression between the 5th metacarpal bone and the hamate…

Houxi SI3 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature: Hou: Back Xi: Brook This point lies in the brook-like depression at the back of the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint. Point: SI-3 Chinese Name: 後溪 English Name/Meaning: Back Stream Pinyin: hòu xī Han Geul 한글: hu gye 후계 Romaji: go kei Vietnamese: Hậu khê Location: When a loose fist is made, the point is on…

Qiangu SI2 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature: Qian : front Gu: Valley Qiangu Lies in the depression in front of the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint, which is like a valley. Point: SI-2 Chinese Name: 前谷 Name: Qiangu English Name/Meaning: Front Valley Pinyin: qián gǔ Han Geul 한글: jeon gok 전곡 Romaji: zen koku(?) Vietnamese: Tiền cốc Location: On the ulnar aspect of…

Shaoze SI1 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Nomenclature: Shao: Young    ze: Marsh Shaoze is located on the little finger, just where the qi of the meridian originates; it it like a small marsh. Point: SI-1 Chinese Name: 少泽 Name: Shaoze English Name/Meaning: Lesser Marsh Pinyin: shào zé Han Geul 한글: so taek 소택 Romaji:shō taku Vietnamese: Thiếu trạch Location: On the ulnar…