SJ 6-10 Flashcards
SJ 6 Classification
Jing River and Fire Point
SJ 6 Location
3 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist, on the line connecting SJ4 and the tip of the olecranon, between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of m. extensor digitorum
SJ 6 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.8 - 1.2 inches
SJ 6 Actions
- Regulates Qi and clears heat in the three jiao
- Benefits the chest and lateral costal region
- Moves the stool
- Benefits the voice
- Activates the channel and alleviates pain
SJ 6 Indications
Moves stagnation in CV
Most used constipation point
SJ 6 Caution
Movement of the patient’s arm or hand after needling this point can result in a bent needle
SJ 7 Classification
Xi- Cleft
SJ 7 Location
At the level with SJ6, on the ulnar side of SJ6, on the radial border of the ulna
SJ 7 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 inch
SJ 7 Actions
- Clears the San Jiao channel and benefits the ears
SJ 8 Location
4 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist, between the radius and the ulna
SJ 8 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 inch
SJ 8 Actions
- Clears the San Jiao channel
- Activates the channel and alleviates pain
SJ 9 Location
On the lateral side of the forearm, 5 cun below the olecranon, between the radius and the ulna
SJ 9 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 inch
SJ 9 Actions
- Benefits the throat and ears
SJ 9 Indications
Sudden loss of voice
SJ 10 Classification
He-Sea and Earth Point
SJ 10 Location
When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression about 1 cun superior to the olecranon
SJ 10 Needling
Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 inch
SJ 10 Actions
- Transforms phlegm and dissipates nodules
- Regulates Qi and descends rebellion
- Calms the spirit
- Clears heat from the San Jiao channel
- Activates the channel and alleviates pain
SJ 10 Indications
Pain between shoulder blades
Sometimes for full body pain (like PS 21)
