TE9

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.