Acupuncture Points on the San Jiao Channel of Hand Shao Yang
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Jing-River & Fire Point
Regulates Qi and clears heat in the three jiaoBenefits the chest and lateral costal region Moves the stool Benefits the voice Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Tinnitus, deafness, pain in the hypochondriac region, vomiting, constipation, febrile diseases, aching and heavy sensation of the shoulder and back, sudden hoarseness of voice.
Constipation
Where is SJ-06 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 398): 3 cun proximal to Yangchi SJ-4, in the depression between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorum communis muscle.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 204): 3 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist, on the line connecting Yangchi (SJ-4) and the tip of olecranon, between the radius and ulna, on the radial side of m. extensor digitorum.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.
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