SI2 (Qiangu, “Front Valley”) is the Ying-Spring point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located on the ulnar side of the little finger, distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, in the depression anterior to the joint when the fist is clenched. It clears heat and benefits the ear and eyes.
On the ulnar side of the little finger, distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, in the depression anterior to the joint when the fist is clenched.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Clears heat and benefits the ear and eyes.
Headache, febrile diseases, tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, pain in the wrist.
As a Ying-Spring point, SI2 is known for clearing heat, particularly from the Small Intestine meridian and its associated organs. It is clinically used for acute febrile diseases, sore throat, and ear infections, especially when accompanied by redness and swelling. It also benefits the eyes, addressing redness and pain, and is effective for numbness and pain in the fingers, often combined with SI3 for hand and wrist issues.
SI2 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI2 (Qiangu) is located on the ulnar side of the little finger, distal to the metacarpophalangeal joint, in the depression anterior to the joint when the fist is clenched.
SI2 clears heat and benefits the ear and eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, febrile diseases, tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, pain in the wrist.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
SI2 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).