Xiaohai SI8
Small Intestine Meridian (Hand Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | SI8 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Small Intestine Meridian (Hand Taiyang) |
| Location | On the medial aspect of the elbow, in the depression between the medial epicondyle of the humerus and the olecranon of the ulna |
Traditionally recorded associations
headachecheek swellingnape painshoulder painelbow painarm painepilepsy
Traditional application notes
| Technique | thumb pad kneading |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | along the direction of the Channels / Meridians |
| Force | moderate |
| Tips | Press and knead along the direction of the forearm Channels / Meridians; The pressure should preferably produce a sore, distended sensation that radiates toward the fingers; Can be combined with forearm rotation movements |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Keep the arm relaxed during moxibustion; Until local warmth penetrates |
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