NAME
SIFENG
LOCATION
On the palmar surface, in the midpoint of the transverse creases
of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the index, middle ring
and little fingers.
On the palmar surface, in the transverse creases
of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the four fingers (excluding
the thumb).
Note: In most people, two creases will be found at the proximal
interphalangeal joints. Sifeng M-UE-9
is located on the crease which is most prominent on flexion.
NEEDLING
Prick to bleed or squeeze out a small amount of yellowish viscous
fluid.
Needle and then squeeze out a small amount of yellowish viscous
fluid (effective even if no fluid comes out).
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Expels Wind
Resolves Dampness
Promotes digestion
INDICATIONS
Malnutrition in children
Indigestion in children
Whooping cough (pertussis)
Arthritis of the fingers
Round worms in the Intestines
Childhood diarrhea
COMBINATIONS
| PC-6 Neiguan LI-4 Hegu | PC-6 Neiguan LI-4 Hegu ST-36 Zusanli | |
| Pertussis | Infantile indigestion |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
These points are mostly used in young children to promote digestion. They are used for childhood nutritional impairment and childhood accumulation disorder.