| Location
when making a loose fist, the point
is on the ulnar side, close the fifth metacarpophalangeal
joint, at the end of the transverse crease, at the
junction of the red and white skin.
Location note; have the patient make
a loose fist for better location.
Needling
perpendicular insertion 0.5 - 1.0 inch.
needle with the hand in a loose fist
position, especially with deep needling.
Moxa is OK
Actions
Benefits the occiput, neck and back
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Clears wind and heat
Calms the spirit
Regulates the Du Channel
Signs and Symptoms
pain and rigidity of the neck, tinnitus,
deafness, sore throat, mania, malaria, acute lumbar
sprain, night sweats, febrile diseases, numbness of
the fingers, pain in the shoulder and elbow.
Commentary:
The Small Intestine Channel is interiorly-exteriorly
related to the Heart Channel. It is also the confluent
point of the Du Channel. As well, it is the
Shu Stream point of the
Small Intestine Channel.
As the Shu
Stream or Fire point of the channel it is specifically
indicated for clearing heat along the length of the
channel and recommended for Febrile diseases (diseases
that include Fever as a symptom).
While it is generally accepted that
the Heart is the residence of Spirit in TCM theory,
the Brain is also seen by some to have an equal claim
on that distinction. TCM, generally has little problem
accommodating these divergent views. Houxi,
being both related to the Heart, and the confluent
point of the Du Channel, which enters directly into
the brain is a point of choice to calm the spirit,
either way. Specifically, Houxi is indicated
for both Epilepsy, and Mania-Depression.
Finally, Houxi is a most important
point for treating pain and stiffness all along the
length of both the Small Intestine and Du Channels.
It is an essential distal point for Occipital headache,
but is used for other types of headaches well. It
is also important for treating pain along the spinal
column from the scapula region to the lumbar region.
Houxi (SI 3) combined with Kunlun
(UB 60), is a potent combination for pain and stiffness
of the lower back.
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