Yanglao SI6

NAMES - MERIDIAN:

• Yanglao, Support the Aged – Small Intestine meridian

• Soutenir les vieux – Méridien de l'intestin grêle

• Huyệt Dưỡng lão – Kinh Thủ thái dương tiểu trường 

• 養老, yǎng lǎo – 手太阳小肠经

• yang no 양노, yō rō – 수태양소장경

The elderly often have blurred vision, the joints are not smooth. This point has the effect of clearing the eyes and relaxing the muscles. This is called Supporting the Aged (Chinese Medicine Cuong Muc).

Abbreviated in English : SI6

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS:

Relaxes the muscles, activates the meridians.

INDICATIONS :

• Treat wrist pain, upper limb paralysis.

• Blurred vision, optic nerve atrophy.

ASSOCIATIONS

• Combined with Kunlun acupoint BL60, Yanglingquan acupoint GB34, Huantiao acupoint GB30, Shenmai acupoint BL62 for back pain, leg pain, sciatic nerve pain.

• Combined with Jianzhen SI9 acupoint to Jiquan HT1, Yanglao SI6 to Neiguan PC6 treatment around shoulder joint inflammation, pain.

• Combined with the Neiguan PC6 acupoint for hiccups.

• Combined with Tianzhu BL10 acupoint treats blurred vision.

• Combined with the Tianzhu BL10 acupoint treats severe shoulder pain.

• Combined with the acupoint Bizhong EM37 wrist paralysis treatment.

References :

Some documents of traditional medicine of China and Vietnam

TECHNIQUES

• Puncture perpendicularly 0,3 – 0,5 CUN. 

• Moxibustion applicable

LOCATION AND FIND THE ACUPOINT:

Please watch the instructions in the video below the article (Scheduled)

SOME NOTABLE RECENT APPLIED STUDIES:

• "A Manual of Acupuncture" by Peter Deadman and Mazin Al-Khafaji (2016) - This book provides a comprehensive guide to acupuncture, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as wrist pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.

• "Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Primary Care" by Anthony Campbell (2011) - This book provides a guide to the use of acupuncture and moxibustion in primary care, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of conditions such as shoulder pain and tennis elbow.

• "Acupuncture and Moxibustion" by Cheng Xinnong (2010) - This book provides an overview of acupuncture and moxibustion, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as insomnia and shoulder pain.

• "Acupuncture Points Handbook: A Patient's Guide to the Locations and Functions of over 400 Acupuncture Points" by Deborah Bleecker (2018) - This book provides a patient's guide to the locations and functions of over 400 acupuncture points, including the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as wrist pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.

• "Acupuncture Points: The Top 10 Acupuncture Points for Self Treatment" by Deborah Bleecker (2016) - This book provides an overview of the top 10 acupuncture points for self-treatment, including Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use for wrist and forearm pain.

• "Acupuncture Therapy for Neurological Diseases: A Neurobiological View" by Zhenhe Liu and Xiaoding Cao (2010) - This book chapter discusses the use of acupuncture therapy for neurological diseases, including the use of Yanglao acupoint (SI6) in the treatment of stroke.

• "Acupuncture: An Anatomical Approach" by Houchi Dung and Gabriel Stux (2013) - This book provides an anatomical approach to acupuncture, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of conditions such as tennis elbow.

• "Atlas of Acupuncture" by Claudia Focks (2008) - This book provides an atlas of acupuncture points and their indications, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as insomnia and migraines.

• "Auricular Acupuncture and Addiction: Mechanisms, Methodology and Practice" by Frank B. Dowd (2014) - This book discusses the use of auricular acupuncture in addiction treatment, including the use of Yanglao acupoint (SI6) in the treatment of substance abuse.

• "Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion" by Cheng Xinnong (2010) - This book provides a comprehensive guide to Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as headache and neck pain.

• "Clinical Handbook of Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture" by Flaws Bob (2010) - This book provides a clinical handbook of Chinese medicine, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as wrist pain and tennis elbow.

• "Fundamentals of Chinese Acupuncture" by Ellis Wiseman (1991) - This book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Chinese acupuncture, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as neck pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.

• "Hand Acupuncture Therapy" by Kouichirou Tsutsumi (2019) - This book provides an overview of hand acupuncture therapy, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of conditions such as shoulder pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.

• "The Acupuncture Handbook: How Acupuncture Works and How It Can Help You" by Angela Hicks (2011) - This book provides an introduction to acupuncture, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of conditions such as insomnia and anxiety.

• "The Acupuncture Points Functions Colouring Book" by Rainy Hutchinson (2016) - This book provides a visual guide to the acupuncture points, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as shoulder pain and tennis elbow.

• "The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine: Head, Neck, and Visceral Disorders and Related Diseases" by Wei Qin and Warren Fischer (2010) - This book provides a clinical approach to Chinese medicine, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as headaches and migraines.

• "The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs" by Giovanni Maciocia (2008) - This book provides a guide to the treatment of diseases with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as neck pain and migraines.

• "The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine" by Ted Kaptchuk (2000) - This book provides an introduction to Chinese medicine, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as wrist pain and tennis elbow.

• "Trigger Point Acupuncture" by Yun-tao Ma (2013) - This book provides an introduction to trigger point acupuncture, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as shoulder pain and tennis elbow.

• "Understanding Acupuncture" by Stephen Birch and Robert L. Felt (1999) - This book provides an introduction to acupuncture, including a discussion of the Yanglao acupoint (SI6) and its use in the treatment of various conditions, such as wrist pain and tennis elbow.