Quanliao SI18
Small Intestine Meridian (Hand Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | SI18 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Small Intestine Meridian (Hand Taiyang) |
| Location | On the face, posteroinferior to the zygomatic bone, directly below the outer canthus, in the depression at the lower border of the zygomatic bone |
Traditionally recorded associations
facial paralysiseyelid twitchingfacial paintoothachecheek swellingscleral icterus
Traditional application notes
| Technique | press with the tip of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1-2 minutes |
| Direction | press lightly perpendicularly |
| Force | gentle |
| Tips | Gently press the acupoint with the tip of the thumb or middle finger, using a force that produces a slight soreness; The facial skin is thin and delicate; do not press or rub heavily; Combining with hot compress on the face during pressing and kneading gives better results |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5-10 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Moxibustion on the head and face should not last too long; pay attention to temperature control; Use local warmth and comfort as the standard; avoid scalding; Scarring moxibustion should not be used on the face |
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