S.I.-7 Branch of the Upright ZHIZHENG - Acupuncture Points

Location
( S.I.-7 Branch of the Upright ZHIZHENG - Acupuncture Points ) 5 cun proximal to the wrist joint, on the line connecting the ulnar wrist joint space with the ulnar sulcus of the elbow (➞ S.I.-5 to ➞ S.I.-8) or 1 cun distal to the midpoint of this line.
How to find
Find the midpoint of the distance between ➞S.I.-5 and ➞S.I.-8 by using the spreading hands technique (➞ 2.3.3): Place the little fingers on ➞ S.I.-5 and ➞ S.I.-8 respectively and span the hands evenly, with the thumbs joining at the midpoint. From
the midpoint, measure 1 cun in a distal direction. The point lies between the palpable border of the ulna and the more anteriorly located flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.
Needling
Vertically 0.5–1 cun
Actions/Indications
● Opens the channel
● Releases the Exterior
● Calms the shen
Special features
Luo-connecting point

Tags: Branch of the Upright, S.I., S.I.-7, ZHIZHENG

Category: Acupuncture Points