Acupoint · SI5
Yang Valley SI5
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Location
On the dorsal wrist, in the depression between the ulnar styloid and the triquetral bone.
Point-taking cue
Yang Valley: the hollow in front of the ulnar styloid on the back of the wrist.
Meridian
Small Intestine Meridian · Wrist · Fire
Point categories
Jing-river point
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
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