S.I. 7 "Branch of Uprightness" Zhizheng
Luo point
LOCATION: On the line joining S.I. 5 and S.I. 8, 5 cun above S.I. 5.
IMAGE: Also translated as "Branch From the Main." The "branch" of the Small Intestine channel
which connects to the Heart channel begins at this Luo point. "Zheng" is a reference to the main
channel, and may also be a reference to the heart channel.
FUNCTIONS: Disperses Wind
Induces perspiration
Wakes the Spirit (mental dullness)
Calms the Heart and mind
Clears the Channel
Relieves Exterior Heat
INDICATIONS:
insanity
neurasthenia
pain of the elbow or arm
stiff neck (good point)
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.8 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: Wakes spirit: good for person who's withdrawn
Strong point for mental/emotional, such as depression, anxiety-- especially with stiff neck. Also
for anxiety & nervous fatigue.
Mann: psychopathic apprehension, fear
POINT COMBINATIONS:
With Ht 7-- source/luo combination-- to strengthen spirit
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER:
eyelid cysts or styes
scabies
dizziness
J.C. Darrus:
diabetes, weakness of the four limbs, torticollis
