SI 3 SI3 Back Ravine Hou Xi 後谿 small intestine 3 Small Intestine 3 si3
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SI 3 SI3
SI 3 SI3

SI 3 Back Ravine - Hou Xi - 後谿

SI 3 Point Location

Location

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.

Associations

Actions

  • 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.  
Relationships
Nearby Points (2)
Related TCM Patterns (2)
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