Sundance Acupuncture

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SI-2 Qiangu - Forward Valley

More Spirit Names: Front Valley

English:	Front Valley
Also Known As:	Forward Valley

Location

On the ulnar border of the little finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpalphalangeal joint.
When a loose fist is made, this point is on the ulnar end of the crease in front of the metacarpalphalangeal joint of the little finger, at the junction of the red and white skin.

Needling

Oblique-distal insertion 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
Perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the palm, 0.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straioght insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.

Command Functions

Ying-Spring point
Water point

Actions

Clears Wind-Heat
Clears Heat
Reduces swelling
Benefits the eyes, ears and throat
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain

Indications

Mumps
Swelling and pain of the neck
Swelling of the cheek radiating to the ear
Throat Bi that prevents swallowing
Superficial visual obstruction
Eye pain with lachrymation
Bursting eye pain
Red eyes
Nasal congestion
Epistaxis
Tinnitus
Heat of the palms
Heat and pain of the little finger
Burning urination
Reddish urine
Deafness
Throat soreness and dryness
Pain and inflammation of the finger joints
Pannus
Mastitis
Weak eyes which are very dry, red or inflamed

Cough with fullness of the chest
Hemoptysis
Febrile disease with absence of sweat
Malaria
Thirst
Difficult urination with dark urine
Epilepsy
Postpartum absence of lactation
Stuffiness and pain of the neck and back
Pain of the scapula
Pain and inability to raise the arm
Wrist pain
Itching and numbness of the fingers
Headache
Seizures
High fever without sweat
Nasal obstruction
Contracture of the elbow
Congested throat
Poor digestion
Dry bones

Combinations

KI-6 Zhaohai LIV-4 Zhongfeng	GB-12 Wangu SJ-16 Tianyou	SI-3 Houxi LI-6 Pianli
Swelling of the throat with inability to swallow	Tired throat Swelling of the neck with inability tu turn the head Swelling of the cheek that radiates to the ear	Deafness
LI-6 Pianli LI-5 Yangxi LI-1 Shangyang UB-8 Luoque SI-4 Wangu	LI-5 Yangxi LI-2 Erjian PC-7 Daling LI-3 Sanjian DU-23 Shangxing	UB-64 Jinggu
Tinnitus	Eye pain	Superficial visual obstruction
LU-7 Lieque SI-3 Houxi SI-1 Shaoze
Malaria with chills and fever

Contraindications

Notes

This point has an especially strong actioon on subduing Fire.
This point affects all secretions.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point	Forward Valley shows what is happening with Water within the Fire: the reserves, the deep underground energies, the unseen and the subconscious. It roots the person in their deep inner spirit and allows the Water element within to come forward in the Fire: will, ambition, self-identity, the drive to move forward in life. The valley is a notch for gathering energy; if the well is deep enough, the person can move forward, and the self-identity is deep inside. It carries Water's quality to the Small Intestine, cleansing and fluidity, since transformations and separations are made difficult without fluidity. Water sets a workable pace for sorting when much is going on, and gives the perseverance to keep going when there is a great deal to sort. It helps a person move out of confusion into action, sifting through all the pieces to find the purest, like switching on a light bulb amid the dark, and it washes away the filth.
Worsley	Location: On the ulnar border of the hand, a little distal to where the little finger's proximal phalanx begins (its base). Needle depth: 1 fen Moxa: 3-7 cones
When to Consider	When there is fear connected with the unknown and with transformation When there is timidity about changing into the unknown, or fear around letting go When the Official is waterlogged and the Fire has nearly gone out When confusion has turned frightening and it takes courage to sort one's life out When there is a lack of movement and the person needs drive to move forward When the difficulty shows itself as low self-esteem When fear is smothering the Small Intestine When there is too little Water and heat builds up in the Fire
Notes	Water point of the Small Intestine Seldom used as a spirit point

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.