Sifeng

English:	Four Seams
Also Known As:	Four Cracks

Location

• On the palmar surface, in the midpoint of the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the index, middle ring and little fingers.
• On the palmar surface, in the transverse creases of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the four fingers (excluding the thumb).
  Note: In most people, two creases will be found at the proximal interphalangeal joints. Sifeng M-UE-9 is located on the crease which is most prominent on flexion.

Needling

• Prick to bleed or squeeze out a small amount of yellowish viscous fluid.
• Needle and then squeeze out a small amount of yellowish viscous fluid (effective even if no fluid comes out).

Command Functions

Actions

• Expels Wind
• Resolves Dampness
• Promotes digestion

Indications

Malnutrition in children Indigestion in children Whooping cough (pertussis)

Arthritis of the fingers Round worms in the Intestines Childhood diarrhea

Combinations

PC-6 Neiguan LI-4 Hegu	PC-6 Neiguan LI-4 Hegu ST-36 Zusanli
Pertussis	Infantile indigestion

Contraindications

Notes

• These points are mostly used in young children to promote digestion. They are used for childhood nutritional impairment and childhood accumulation disorder.