SI-6 - Nourishing the Old
养老 - Yǎng lǎo
Point Region: Wrist
SI-6 Yanglao, meaning 'Supporting the Aged,' is the 'Xi-Cleft' point of the Small Intestine channel. Located on the wrist, this point is a 'support for the aged' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Supporting the Aged,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Yanglao as a point that helps to 'support the wise' 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-6 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: Located with the palm placed on the chest, in a depression on the dorsal forearm.
How to Locate:
- Turn your arm palm down and bend your wrist back slightly
- Find the outer edge of your forearm bone near your wrist
- Feel for the depression on the back of your forearm
- The point is in this hollow about 1 finger-width up from your wrist

Primary Functions
Eye & Vision System
- Improves vision and eye health
- Treats blurred vision
- Reduces eye strain and fatigue
- Helps with age-related vision decline
- Relieves dry eyes
Musculoskeletal System
- Relieves shoulder and arm pain
- Reduces back pain and stiffness
- Treats elbow and wrist pain
- Improves joint flexibility
- Strengthens bones and tendons
Nervous System
- Calms the mind
- Reduces anxiety and stress
- Improves mental clarity
- Treats headaches
Anti-Aging & Vitality
- Promotes longevity and vitality
- Supports healthy aging
- Enhances overall energy
- Strengthens constitution
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Blurred vision
- Shoulder pain
- Arm weakness
- Visual problems
- Shoulder stiffness
- Arm fatigue
- Eye strain
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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SI-6 Protocols
Eye Fatigue & Wrist Relief (3 minutes)
- Sit with forearm relaxed and palm facing down
- Locate SI-6 (on the dorsal aspect of the forearm, in the depression radial to the styloid process of the ulna)
- Apply gentle pressure for 30 seconds
- Massage in circular motions for 1 minute to ease eye strain and wrist tension
- Repeat pressure while blinking slowly and relaxing the shoulders
Important Precautions
- Recent arm surgery
- Severe shoulder injury
- Acute visual disturbances