Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Shanghouxi

English: Upper Back Creek
Also Known As:

Location

  • Locate between SI-3 Houxi and SI-4 Wangu, on the lateral aspect of the dorsum of the hand.

Needling

  • Straight insertion 1-1.5 cun

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

  • Deaf-mutism
  • Numbness of the fingers

Combinations

     
     

Contraindications

Notes

Mentioned in 1 other entry

Conditions (1)

Pain, Hand

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