LOCATION: On the lateral side of the forearm, 5 cun below the olecranon, between the radius &
ulna
IMAGE: Also translated as "Four Rivers." SJ 9 is the "river" through which the channel Qi of the
four limbs moves. SJ 9 is also the "ditch" which leads to the earth point on the San Jiao channel, SJ
10
FUNCTIONS: Regulates Waterways; Reduces Wind, Damp, and Heat; Relaxes Chest & Moves
Qi, Opens Throat, Opens Orifices, Clears Channels & Invigorates Collaterals, Benefits Ear,
INDICATIONS:
deafness
headache
loss of voice
nephritis
neurasthenia
obstructed pharynx
pain in forearm
pain in forearm
paralysis of upper limb
sudden deafness
toothache
toothache in the lower jaw
vertigo
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: hoarse voice, deafness
