Tianzong SI11
Small Intestine Meridian (Hand Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | SI11 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Small Intestine Meridian (Hand Taiyang) |
| Location | On the scapular region, in the depression at the center of the infraspinous fossa, level with the fourth thoracic vertebra |
Traditionally recorded associations
scapular region painposterolateral elbow painposterolateral upper arm painasthma
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Knead with the thumb pad |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3-5 minutes |
| Direction | Toward the scapula |
| Force | Moderate to heavy |
| Tips | At the scapula, the heel of the palm can be used to assist in pressing and kneading |
| Technique | Mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Moxibustion at back acupoints can regulate the function of the corresponding Zang-Fu organs; Can be combined with warm needle moxibustion to enhance the effect; After moxibustion, keep warm and avoid wind |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov