四渎

四渎 is also named TE9, Sidu, 四瀆
Sidu
Sidu

Sidu(TE9,四渎) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian of Hand.

Location

At the line joining Yangchi (TE4)and the tip of the elbow, 5 cun below the tip of the elbow and between the ulna and radius.

Indication

  • ①Deafness, sudden loss of voice, toothache, sore throat, and other diseases of the five sense organs;
  • ②pain in the hand and arm.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.