Introduction To Acupoints

Four Rivers

Acupoint Name:Four Rivers Acupoint

Acupoint Code:TE-9

PinYin:sidu

Associated Meridian:The Sanjiao channel of Hand, Lesser Yang

Main Diseases for Treatment

1.Otorhinolaryngology diseases: Deafness, toothache, sore throat;
2.Other diseases: Migraine, upper limb paralysis, neurasthenia, dizziness, nephritis, etc.

Acupoint Location

On the dorsal side of the forearm, 5 cun below the elbow tip, along the line connecting Yang Pool (TE-4) acupoint and the Elbow Tip (EX-UE1), between the ulna and the radius. (This acupoint is paired, one on each side)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Step 1: Sit with the elbow flexed.
Step 2: On the dorsal side of the forearm, at the midpoint of the line connecting the wrist crease and the elbow tip (EX-UE1), 1 transverse finger width downward from the midpoint, is the location of this acupoint. (The distance from the elbow crease to the wrist crease is 12 cun)

Acupoint Chart

TE-9:Four Rivers(sidu)
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