SI3 (Houxi, “Back Stream”) is the Shu-Stream point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located on the ulnar side of the hand, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger, at the end of the transverse palmar crease when the fist is clenched. It activates the meridian, alleviates pain, and benefits the neck and back.
On the ulnar side of the hand, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger, at the end of the transverse palmar crease when the fist is clenched.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.
Activates the meridian, alleviates pain, and benefits the neck and back.
Headache, stiff neck, pain in the back and leg, lumbar sprain, tinnitus, deafness, malaria, epilepsy, night sweats, pain in the finger.
SI3 is a highly versatile Shu-Stream point and the Confluent point of the Du Mai, making it a command point for the occiput, neck, and spine. It is indispensable for neck stiffness, back pain, and acute lumbar sprain, especially when aggravated by movement. It also clears wind and heat from the head, treating headaches, tinnitus, and eye pain, and is empirically used for night sweats when combined with HT6.
SI3 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI3 (Houxi) is located on the ulnar side of the hand, proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger, at the end of the transverse palmar crease when the fist is clenched.
SI3 activates the meridian, alleviates pain, and benefits the neck and back. Common clinical indications include headache, stiff neck, pain in the back and leg, lumbar sprain, tinnitus, deafness, malaria, epilepsy, night sweats, pain in the finger.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.
SI3 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).