SI6 (Yǎnglǎo, “Support the Aged”) is the Xi-cleft point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located on the dorsal aspect of the forearm, in the cleft between the ulna and the radius, 1 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease. To locate, place the palm on the chest, then find the point in the bony cleft on the ulnar side. It benefits the shoulder and arm, improves vision.
On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, in the cleft between the ulna and the radius, 1 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease. To locate, place the palm on the chest, then find the point in the bony cleft on the ulnar side.
Oblique insertion proximally 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the ulnar artery.
Benefits the shoulder and arm, improves vision.
Shoulder and arm pain, blurred vision, backache.
As the Xi-cleft point of the Small Intestine meridian, SI6 is primarily used for acute conditions and pain along the meridian, particularly in the shoulder, arm, and wrist. Its name, "Support the Aged," reflects its strong empirical use for age-related vision problems, especially blurring and dimness, and for stiffness and pain in the neck and shoulder. It is also effective for lumbar sprain and acute back pain. A classic pairing is with BL1 for eye disorders.
SI6 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI6 (Yǎnglǎo) is located on the dorsal aspect of the forearm, in the cleft between the ulna and the radius, 1 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease. To locate, place the palm on the chest, then find the point in the bony cleft on the ulnar side.
SI6 benefits the shoulder and arm, improves vision. Common clinical indications include shoulder and arm pain, blurred vision, backache.
Oblique insertion proximally 0.5-1 cun. Avoid the ulnar artery. Caution: ⚠ Major vessel/nerve nearby — palpate first; avoid deep insertion (near the ulnar artery).
SI6 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).