Sifeng (Sìfèng, “Sìfèng”) is an extra (non-channel) acupuncture point. It is located on the palmar surface of the four fingers (index, middle, ring, and little finger), at the center of the transverse crease of the proximal interphalangeal joint. There are four points on each hand. It clears Heat, resolves food stagnation, and dispels accumulation, particularly in children.
On the palmar surface of the four fingers (index, middle, ring, and little finger), at the center of the transverse crease of the proximal interphalangeal joint. There are four points on each hand.
Prick to bleed, squeezing out a small amount of yellow-white or clear fluid, or a drop of blood.
Clears Heat, resolves food stagnation, and dispels accumulation, particularly in children.
Pediatric malnutrition, ape-monkey fatigue syndrome (húsūnláo).
Sifeng is a renowned set of extra points primarily used in pediatrics. It is most famous for treating childhood nutritional impairment, food stagnation, and digestive weakness, often referred to as 'Gan syndrome'. The classical technique involves pricking the points to express a small amount of yellowish fluid, which is considered a sign of successful treatment for these conditions.
Classical text; the translation was prepared with AI and is not clinical advice.
《針灸大成》 Zhēnjiǔ Dàchéng — Great Compendium of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 1601 · 卷九 · Source: Wikisource ↗
四縫四穴 在手四指內中節是穴，三稜針出血，治小兒猢猻勞等症According to this text, the four Sifeng points lie on the middle joints of the four fingers on the palm side; they were bled with a three-edged needle and used for a childhood wasting condition called 'monkey consumption' (husun lao) and similar disorders.
Sifeng (Sìfèng) is located on the palmar surface of the four fingers (index, middle, ring, and little finger), at the center of the transverse crease of the proximal interphalangeal joint. There are four points on each hand.
Sifeng clears Heat, resolves food stagnation, and dispels accumulation, particularly in children. Common clinical indications include pediatric malnutrition, ape-monkey fatigue syndrome (húsūnláo).
Prick to bleed, squeezing out a small amount of yellow-white or clear fluid, or a drop of blood.