S.I. 4 "Wrist Bone" Wangu
Source Point
LOCATION: On the ulnar side of the palm, in the depression between the base of the 5th
metacarpal and the triquetral bone.
FUNCTIONS: Relaxes muscle spasms
Reduces swellings
Benefits the Tendons
Clears Heat
Clears the Channel
Cools Small Intestine Damp and Heat
Dispels Wind Heat
Expels Tai Yang Channel Evil Qi
Sedates Pain
Transforms Damp Heat
INDICATIONS:
arthritis of the wrist, elbow, & fingers
cholecystitis
diabetes (adjunct point)
emaciation & thirst
gastritis
headache
headache
Hot condition without sweating
inhibited movement of fingers
jaundice
pain in ribs
throat blockage
tinnitus
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
With Lu 10 to induce sweating
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Small Intestine 3 used more
CAM: jaundice, cholecystitis
Can diagnose back pain along side of palm-- palpate and use tenderest point
J.C. Darrus:
nausea, vomiting, icterus
hemiplegia, convulsions, meningitis
