SI7 (Zhīzhèng, “Branch of the Upright”) is the Luo-connecting point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located on the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting SI5 and SI8, 5 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease. It calms the spirit, regulates qi and blood.
On the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting SI5 and SI8, 5 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.
Calms the spirit, regulates qi and blood.
Headache, neck stiffness, elbow and arm pain, warts, mental disorders.
As the Luo-connecting point of the Small Intestine meridian, SI7 connects to the Heart meridian, making it significant for both physical and emotional disorders. It is best known for calming the spirit, addressing fear, anxiety, and sadness, and for treating conditions like epilepsy and mania. Clinically, it is also highly effective for pain and stiffness along the Small Intestine meridian, particularly in the elbow, arm, and neck. It is often paired with HT5 for emotional disturbances.
SI7 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI7 (Zhīzhèng) is located on the dorsal aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting SI5 and SI8, 5 cun proximal to the dorsal wrist crease.
SI7 calms the spirit, regulates qi and blood. Common clinical indications include headache, neck stiffness, elbow and arm pain, warts, mental disorders.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun.
SI7 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).