SI 2 Acupuncture Point - Qian Gu - Small Intestine Meridian
- Chinese Name Qian Gu
- English Name Front Valley
- Location: When a loose fist is made, at the ulnar end of the crease, distal to the 5th metacarpophalangeal joint at the junction of the red & white skin.
- Point Associations:
- Ying Spring Point
- Water Point
- Entry Point
- Actions & Effects:
- Local Point
- Small Intestine Meridian Points (19):
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Sources and More Information
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:
- Ferro, Barbara: New England School of Acupuncture, Point Location Lecture Notes
- Harstein, Rachel: New England School of Acupuncture, Actions & Effects Lecture Notes
For a complete list of valuable resources, see our Acupuncture Theory Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:
(SI) Small Intestine Meridian Links
All Meridians • Basic Information • Graphic • Locations Chart • Functions Chart
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