SI-5 - Yang Valley

阳谷 - Yáng gǔ

Point Region: Wrist

SI

Small Intestine Meridian

手太阳小肠经 - Shǒu Tàiyáng Xiǎochángjīng

SI-5 Yanggu, meaning 'Yang Valley,' is the Jing-River and Fire point of the Small Intestine channel. Located on the hand, this point is a 'yang valley' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Yang Valley,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Yanggu as a point that helps to 'fill the valley' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a restless spirit, a feeling of 'heat' in the body, and a lack of vitality. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By regulating the body's internal energy, SI-5 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: In the depression on the medial wrist crease, near the ulnar styloid process.

How to Locate:

  1. Turn your hand palm up
  2. Find the crease where your wrist bends
  3. Move to the outer edge (little finger side)
  4. Feel for the bony bump and the depression next to it
Location illustration for In the depression on the medial wrist crease, near the ulnar styloid process.

Primary Functions

Nervous System

  • Relieves headaches and migraines
  • Calms the nervous system
  • Reduces mental confusion
  • Treats anxiety and depression
  • Alleviates neck pain

Emotional & Mental

  • Improves mental clarity
  • Enhances decision-making abilities
  • Reduces emotional instability
  • Promotes inner peace
  • Calms excessive worry

Musculoskeletal System

  • Relieves wrist and hand pain
  • Reduces arm stiffness
  • Treats carpal tunnel symptoms
  • Improves hand dexterity

Digestive System

  • Regulates small intestine function
  • Promotes healthy absorption
  • Aids in nutrient assimilation

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Tinnitus
  • Red eyes
  • Wrist pain
  • Febrile disease
  • Ear ringing
  • Eye inflammation
  • Wrist stiffness
  • Fever

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

N/A

Select a point to learn about its location, primary functions, clinical applications, and protocols.

SI-5 Protocols

N/A

Important Precautions

  • Recent wrist surgery
  • Severe wrist fracture
  • Acute eye conditions