Location
When loose fist is made point is on the ulnar end of the distal palmar crease proximal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the end of the transverse crease and junction of the red and white skin.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which SI03 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Benefit BackBenefit BackBenefit Governing Vessel Du MaiBenefit Governing Vessel / Du MaiBenefit Head OcciputBenefit Head OcciputBenefit NeckBenefit NeckBenefit Regulate Du MaiBenefit Sensory OrificesBenefit Sensory OrificesCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenChillsCommon ColdContraction ElbowContraction ElbowDeafnessDepressionDisease FebrileDisease FebrilePsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderEpilepsyEyesight / Vision Superficial ObstructionSuperficial Obstruction VisionFeverChest FullnessChest FullnessHeatHemiplegiaFinger Contraction StiffnessStiff NeckUnable to Turn NeckImmobility Finger ContractionImmobility NeckImmobility Neck TurningJaundiceWatery EyesMalariaNosebleedPainArm PainArm PainBack PainBack PainLower Back PainLower Back PainCheek PainCheek PainElbow PainElbow PainEye PainEye PainFinger PainFinger PainHeadache Bilateral PainHeadache Bilateral PainMigraineHeadache One-sided PainKnee PainKnee PainNeck PainNeck PainShoulder PainShoulder PainToothacheToothache RednessRed EyesRed EyesRegulate Du MaiShiveringChannel StagnationChannel StagnationSpontaneous SweatingSpontaneous SweatingNight SweatsSweating Night-time SwellingCheek SwellingCheek SwellingSwollen EyesSwollen EyesSwollen ThroatSwollen ThroatTinnitusUrination HesitantUrination HesitantUrine DarkUrine DarkVoice Loss WindstrokeVoice Loss WindstrokeWind
Protocols using SI03
- Insomnia, Eczema, Dyspepsia, Pruritus, Dermatitis Atopic – LI02, LI11, ST36, ST43, SP03, SI02, SI03, BL66, PC06, TB03, TB06, GB41, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03306-1)
- Cervical Spondylosis, Neck Pain, Neck Dysfunction – SI03 (顾彦冬. 不同远端取穴针刺治疗颈型颈椎病的临床随机对照试验. 天津中医药 ., 2023 [CNKI])
- Neuropathy Peripheral Chemotherapy-induced, Extremities Numbness, Peripheral Pain, Tingling Extremities – LI04, ST40, SI03, PC06, GB42, LV03, XL10B, XL10C (https://doi.org/10.1177/15347354221149992)
- Stiffness Neck, Neck Acute Pain, Laozhen – SI03 (https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006236)
- Airway Hyperresponsiveness, Asthma Intermittent, Asthma Mild – LU01, LU05, LU07, LU09, LU11, LI04, LI06, LI20, ST13, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT03, HT05, HT07, SI03, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, BL23, KD03, KD06, KD08, KD27, PC06, TB05, TB15, GB03, GB34, GB40, GB41, LV02, LV03, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV17, CV21, GV04, GV13 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1)
- Numbness, Tingling, Neuropathic Pain, Neuropathy Peripheral Chemotherapy-induced – LI04, ST40, SI03, PC06, GB42, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.0681)
- Dizziness, Cervical Spondylosis, Neck Pain, Arm Numbness, Leg Weakness, Stiffness Neck – SI03, SI11, BL10, GB20, GB21 (https://doi.org/10.3233/THC-228048)
- Shoulder Pain – LI11, LI15, LI16, SI03, SI09, SI10, SI11, TB14, GB21 (https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins13090608)
- Lumbar Acute Pain – SI03 (2024 [CNKI])
- Herpes Zoster, Acute Pain, Skin Blisters – SI03, TB06, GB34, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000034920)
- Raynaud's Phenomenon, Vasospasm Extremities, Cold Sensitivity Hands, Cold Sensitivity Feet – LU09, LI04, SI03, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.5301/jsrd.5000206)
- Spinal Stenosis – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, SP09, SI03, BL23, BL40, BL57, TB03, TB05, GB34, GB39, LV03 (Acupuncture for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01987622)