POINT: SJ-6 (SAN JIAO-6)
| English: | Branch Ditch |
| Also Known As: | Branching Ditch Branching Drain Feihu Flying Tiger |
- 3 cun proximal to SJ-4 Yangchi, in the depression between the radium and the ulna, on the radial side of the extensor digitorus communis muscle.
Note: To locate this point, divide the distance between SJ-4 Yangchi and the lateral epicondyle into half and then halve then half again.
The point is located between the radius and the extensor digitorus communis muscle, close to the border of the radius. - 3 cum proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist, on the line connecting SJ-4 Yangchi and the tip of the olecranon, between the radius and the ulna, on the radial side of m. extensor digitorum.
- 3 cun above the transverse crease on the dorsal side of the wrist, 1 cun above SJ-5 Waiguan.
- On the dorsal surface of the forearm, 3 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the radius and the ulna.
- Slightly oblique insertion towards the ulnar side or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
- Joined by through needling to PC-5 Jianshi.
Caution: movement of the patient's arm or hand after needling can result in a bent needle. - Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, possibly reaching the elbow, and sometimes an electric, numb sensation extending to the fingertips.
- Jing-River point of the San Jiao channel
- Fire point of the San Jiao channel
- Regulates Qi in the three Jiaos
- Spreads the Qi
- Clears Heat in the three Jiaos
- Benefits the chest and lateral costal region
- Opens the Intestines
- Regulates and moistens the Large Intestine
- Moves the stool
- Benefits the voice
- Disperses Obstruction
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes and cools the Lower Jiao
- Removes obstructions from the channel
- Removes Stagnation of Qi
- Expels Wind
- Dispels Wind-Heat
- Dispels Wind-Dryness
- Transforms Phlegm
- Moistens Dryness
- Generates Fluids
- Expands and relaxes the chest
- Treats the flanks
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GB-39 |
UB-40 |
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Wandering Bi |
Stabbing Heart pain |
Chest and lateral costal region pain (reduce left SJ-6 for right-sided pain and vice versa) |
GB-34 |
LIV-13 |
SI-16 or UB-66 |
Pain of the lateral costal region due to injury by Cold Intercostal neuralgia |
Pain of the lateral costal region |
Sudden loss of voice |
ST-25 |
KI-6 or |
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Vomiting Sudden turmoil disorder |
Sudden turmoil disorder |
Constipation |
ST-36 (reduce) |
HT-3 |
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Deficiency constipation (reinforce SJ-6) |
Abdominal pain Constipation |
Scrofula |
ST-36 |
GB-39 |
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Postpartum dizziness |
Wandering Bi pain |
Stagnation of Qi in the San Jiao leading to distention, oppression and pain in the chest and abdomen |
SI-3 |
ST-36 |
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Pain of the shoulder and back |
Habitual constipation |
Insufficient lactation |
GB-31 |
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Herpes zoster (especially if the eruptions are on the flanks) |
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- This point is able to drain Ministerial Fire from the three Jiaos.
- It is the most important point for moving Qi and clearing Heat in the San Jiao.
- It resolves Stagnant Heat in the Liver and Gallbladder.
- This is the true constipation point. Defecation can occur directly after needling this point.
- This is a specific point for "Plum Pit Qi Stagnation".
- This is a major point to treat the sides.
- This point can be used to drop the placenta.
- this point expels Wind-Heat in the Blood affecting the skin.