腕骨
SI-4
腕骨Wangu
Meridian
Small Intestine channel
Pinyin name
wàn gǔ
Location
On the ulnar side of the hand, between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetrum.
Needling
Perpendicular to 0.3–0.5 cun.
Functions
clears damp-heat (jaundice) relaxes the duct, relieves pain
Indications
jaundice pain and stiffness in the wrist and fingers headache
Notes
Yuan—the starting point of the small intestine: clears damp-heat and relaxes the wrist. Point categories: Yuan—the starting point of the small intestine
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.