Branch of Uprightness SI7

Location

On the dorsal forearm, on the SI5–SI8 line, 5 cun above the dorsal wrist crease, between the ulna and flexor carpi ulnaris.

Point-taking cue

Branch of Uprightness: the luo point that branches to the Heart channel, 5 cun above the wrist.

Meridian

Small Intestine Meridian · Forearm · Fire

Point categories

Luo-connecting 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

Related points

• SI1 Lesser Marsh
• SI2 Front Valley
• SI3 Back Stream
• SI4 Wrist Bone
• SI5 Yang Valley
• SI6 Nourishing the Old
• SI8 Small Sea
• SI9 Shoulder Uprightness