SIDU

NAME

SIDU

LOCATION

With the hand in the supine position, the point can be found
5 cun below the elbow between the ulna and the radius.
In the depression between the ulna and the radius, on a line
drawn between SJ-4 Yangchi and the lateral epicondyle
of the humerus, 7 cun proximal to SJ-4 Yangchi.
Note: divide the distance between lateral epicondyle
of the humerus, 7 cun proximal to SJ-4 Yangchi in
half. This point is 1 cun proximal to the midpoint in
the depression between the muscle bellies of the extensor digitorum
communis and extensor carpi ulnaris.
On the lateral side of the forearm. 5 cun below the
olecranon, between the radius and ulna.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion, 1-2 cun. Sensation: distention
and soreness possibly extending to the elbow and hand.
Perpendicular or oblique proximal or distal insertion toward
the elbow or wrist respectively 1 to 2 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Benefits the throat and ears

INDICATIONS

Headache
Deafness
Toothache
Forearm pain
Paralysis of the upper limb
Neurasthenia
Vertigo
Nephritis
Tennis elbow
Pain in the gums of the lower jaw

Sudden deafness
Toothache in the lower jaw
Loss of voice
Obstructed pharynx
Sore throat
Sudden tinnitus
Shortness of breath
Migraine
Sudden hoarseness
Brachial neuralgia

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is specifically for ear disorders. Good to acupressure for headaches. It is a major point for forearm pain.