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Acupoint · SI6

Nourishing the Old SI6

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Small Intestine MeridianForearmFire

Location

On the dorsal forearm, 1 cun above the dorsal wrist crease, in the depression radial to the head of the ulna; located with the palm facing the chest.

Point-taking cue

Nourishing the Old: turn the palm toward the chest and the hollow beside the ulnar head opens up.

Meridian

Small Intestine Meridian · Forearm · Fire

Point categories

Xi-cleft 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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