SI7

Zhizheng

Zhizheng(SI7,支正) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian of Hand. It is the Luo-connecting Point of the small intestine.

Meaning

Zhi, divergence; zheng, regular meridian. The collateral of the Small Intestine Meridian diverges from this point to the Heart Meridian.

Location

5 cun above Yanggu, on the line joining Yanggu and Xianhai.

Indication

Fever, headache, mental disorder, stiff neck, aching of elbow and arm.

Method

Perpendicularly 1-1.5cun.