Sidu TE9: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature:
Si: four Du: river
The yangze, the Yellow river, the Huaihe river and Jishui River were called Sidu in ancient times. The Qi of the meridian is able to irrigate more regions where it reaches this point.
Point: TE9
Chinese Name: 四渎
Name: Sidu
English Name/Meaning: Four Rivers
Pinyin: sì dú
Han Geul 한글: sa dok 사독
Romaji: shi toku
Vietnamese: Tứ độc
Location:
On the lateral side of the forearm, 5 cun below the olecranon, between the radius and ulna 7 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist joint space.
Functions:
- Pain in the channel clears collateral.
- Benefits throat.
Indications of sidu:
- Sudden loss of voice, toothache.
- Breathing problems: shortness of breath, plum-pit Qi.
- Ear problems: tinnitus, deafness, blockage of ears, ear ache.
- Local disorders: pain in finger, arm, elbow, shoulder, upper back problems (pain, numbness, tingling, tremors, movement limited ).
Method:
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
