Small Intestine 4
SI4 Acupressure Point
Apply the Fire Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Small Intestine Channel. Acupressure-acupuncture point Small Intestine 4 is mainly used for pain or swelling along the associated Tai Yang channel, wrist, fingers, and jaw. It is often used in conjunction with acupressure point Small Intestine 3 and acupressure point Small Intestine 5.
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Location of Acupressure Point SI 4
On the side of the hand where the white and dark skin meet distal to the wrist crease between in the depression between the fifth metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone. Apply the Fire Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Small Intestine 4 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Used with SI 4
Wrist or Finger Pain
For pain of the wrist due to arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or injury:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point to Small Intestine 4
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Small Intestine 5
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point San Jiao 5
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 7
Wrist Weakness
In the case of weakness of the wrists:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point to Small Intestine 4
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Small Intestine 5
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point San Jiao 5
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 7
Inability to Grasp or Hold Objects
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point to Small Intestine 4
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Small Intestine 5
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point San Jiao 5
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 7
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 10
Ear Pain, Dizziness, and Tinnitus
For pain that radiates from the jaw to the ear sometimes causing dizziness or tinnitus:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point to Small Intestine 4
Toothache or Swelling of the Cheek
For the temporary relief of pain or swelling of the jaw due to and abscess or tooth decay:
- Apply apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point to Small Intestine 4
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 44
Other Name(s)
- Wangu
- Wrist Bone
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of SI 4
- Source Point, or Yuan Point
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of SI 4
- Activates the Channel and Clear Alleviates Pain
- Clears Heat from the Channel
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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