Small Intestine 5
SI5 Acupressure Point
Apply the Fire Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Small Intestine Channel. Acupressure-acupuncture point Small Intestine 5 used for the same indications as acupressure Small Intestine 4; it is used mainly 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 4. There are some additional indications listed below. Like most points on the Small Intestine channel, Small Intestine 5 is not commonly used for issues with the actual small intestine organ commonly
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Location of Acupressure Point SI 5
On the ulnar side of the hand where the white and dark skin meet at the wrist crease between in the depression off of the protuberant bone. Apply the Fire Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Small Intestine 5 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations with SI 5
See acupressure point Small Intestine 4 indications here as Small Intestine 5 uses are the same such as hand and wrist pain
Chronic Stress
When feeling stressed, pressured and rushed resulting in an inability to think calmly and clearly:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Small Intestine 5
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Heart 8
Tongue Stiffness
In cases where there is tongue stiffness preventing swallowing or impeding the suckling mechanism in a baby:
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Small Intestine 5
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Heart 5
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point SI 5
- Yanggu
- Yang Valley
- Yang External Valley
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point SI 5
- Fire Point
- Jing or River Point
- Horary Point
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point SI 5
- Activates the Channel and Clear Alleviates Pain
- Clears Heat from the Channel
- Calms the Shen
- Expels Exterior Damp-Heat
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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