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Small Intestine SI

Small Intestine SI

Element
FireFire
Ba Gua
FireFire
Primary Function

Small intestine is important for communication with self and others and understanding self and others. No points on the SI channel are indicated for the digestive system. Its points have limited action on the SI fu. SI fu is closely associated with the SI channel’s lower He-Sea point, St39, and its Front Mu and Back Shu points.

Areas / Symptoms
Scapula
Brief Psychology
ExpressionExpressing the heartbeing understoodOpennessIntuitive understandingchurning
Related Emotions
DomineeringElationCalmExcitedUnderstoodOpen To OthersSexIntimacyLove/Hate (Others)ExpressionDefensiveOuter Boundaries
TCM Muscles
Teres MinorInfraspinatusLevator ScapulaeTricepsTeres Major
Point Locations
Side of the HeadNeckUpper BackLateral ForearmDorsum of the Hand
Primary functions
Clears heatswellingpain and fever along channel pathwayspainarmarmpitmouthteethtonguenosecheekeyesearsTransforms phlegm and clears heat from heartBreast disorders.
Points
SI-1SI-1SI-2SI-2SI-3SI-3SI-4SI-4SI-5SI-5SI-6SI-6SI-7SI-7SI-8SI-8SI-9SI-9SI-10SI-10SI-11SI-11SI-12SI-12SI-13SI-13SI-14SI-14SI-15SI-15SI-16SI-16SI-17SI-17SI-18SI-18SI-19SI-19
Overview

Begins at little finger, ascends elbow and upper arm, through LI14, to posterior shoulder joint at SI10, zigzags the scapula, crosses to Gv14, intersects Bl41, Bl11, moves to the front of the body at St12, connects with the heart, intersects Cv17, passes through diaphragm and stomach, intersects Cv13, Cv12, and enters the Small Intestine. A branch ascends from St12 to the neck, cheek, and outer corner of the eye, meets with GB1, then to the ear, meeting GB11, SJ20, SJ22 and enters the ear at SI19. Another branch separates at the cheek ascends to SI18, along the nose to Bl1. Another branch descends to St39, the lower He-Sea point of the SI.

Zangfu Connections
Heart HtHeart HtStomach St Stomach St Small Intestine SISmall Intestine SI
6 Channel Partner
Bladder BlBladder Bl
Divergent Channel

Separates at the shoulder, enters the armpit, crosses the heart and descends to the abdomen to the small intestine.

Luo Connecting Channel

Begins at SI7, connects the Heart channel, ascends shoulder to connect with LI15.

Sinew Channel

Originates at the little finger, binds at wrist, medial condyle of humerus, armpit, mastoid process, enters ear and ascends around the ear, binds at the mandible, outer edge of eye and corner of head near St8.

Channel Meeting points

LI14, Gv14, Bl41, Bl11, St12, Cv17, Cv13, Cv12, GB1, Gb11, SJ20, SJ22, Bl1

Time of Day
1pm to 3pm
Official Role
The Yang Bodyguard and Official that speaks the Emperor truth to the world
Negative Aspects
tyrantflatterermisunderstoodmisunderstandunheard
Positive Aspects
understanding of othersunderstood by othersdiscernmentcommunicationinsight
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Cutaneous region

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Key aspects

  • Scapula, elbow, eyes (connects with Bl1)
  • Enters the ear – can be used for hearing and earache
  • Has links with Governing Vessel and can be used to treat the back
  • Fever (fire)
  • Can be used to treat breasts, epilepsy and psychosis

Points

Acupuncture Points

SI-1SI-1
SI-1

Lu: Grieving over losing touch with self. Communicating with my soul/ spirit.
 LI: I let go of misunderstandings. I am myself around people I value.

5 Shu Points Balance Overview5 Shu Points (Reference Information)Qi Rhythm
SI-2SI-2
SI-2

Ki: Afraid to communicate what is in my heart.
Bl: I need to be careful to behave the way others expect me to. I am cautious to not show what I really feel. I have no emotions. I am numb to my feelings.

5 Shu Points Balance Overview5 Shu Points (Reference Information)Expressing Spirit Points5 Shu Points: Ying Spring (2nd most distal)
SI-3SI-3
SI-3

Lv: I freely express my vision. I listen to my heart’s vision. Stuck expression.
 GB: I listen to what is in my heart when making choices for myself. My heart understands what is right. Gv: Other people support my views. No one thinks or feels like I do.

5 Shu Points Balance Overview5 Shu Points (Reference Information)Yuan Points balance5 Shu Points: Shu Stream (3rd most distal except GB41)
SI-4SI-4
SI-4

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

Template Balancing - Original Qi & Ling E/M12Emotion Master PointsEmotion Master Point: Hatred, Love, compassion, self-possessed, in chargeExpressing Spirit PointsQi Rhythm
SI-5SI-5
SI-5

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

The 12 Aspects of Virtue E/M115 Shu Points Balance Overview5 Shu Points (Reference Information)Qi Rhythm 5 Shu Points: Jing River
SI-6SI-6
SI-6

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

Toxic Emotions E/M11Pain and acute conditionsTrauma Spirit Points
SI-7SI-7
SI-7

Ht: I listen with my heart. I am loved when I communicate what is in my heart.

Toxic Emotions E/M11Emotion Master PointsEmotion Master Point: Communication, understood, rejectedExpressing Spirit PointsTrauma Spirit PointsQi Rhythm
SI-8SI-8
SI-8

St: I need to understand myself to understand others. I need other people to accept and love me. No one loves the real me.
Sp: I love myself. I understand my deeper nature. My spirit nourishes me.

5 Shu Points Balance Overview5 Shu Points (Reference Information)Needs / Receiving Spirit Points5 Shu Points: He Sea
SI-9SI-9
SI-9

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

Understanding Spirit Points
SI-10SI-10
SI-10

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

SI10 Nao Shu - Vital Strength of the shoulder/ shoulder blade shu
SI-11SI-11
SI-11

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

Understanding Spirit Points
SI-12SI-12
SI-12

LI: I am isolated and misunderstood.
SJ: People betray me when I communicate what is inside my heart. I do not know when to trust.
GB: I listen to what is in my heart when making choices for myself. My heart understands what is right.

SI-13SI-13
SI-13

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

Opening Spirit Points
SI-14SI-14
SI-14

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

Understanding Spirit Points
SI-15SI-15
SI-15

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

SI-16SI-16
SI-16

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

Window of HeavenNEFs Opening Spirit Points
SI-17SI-17
SI-17

SI: I communicate what is in my heart. Confused. Bitter. Misunderstood. I listen with my heart.

Window of HeavenUnderstanding Spirit Points
SI-18SI-18
SI-18

SJ: People betray me when I communicate what is inside my heart. I do not know when to trust.

Expressing Spirit Points
SI-19SI-19
SI-19

SJ: People betray me when I communicate what is inside my heart. I do not know when to trust.
 GB: I listen to what is in my heart when making choices for myself. My heart understands what is right.

Listening (Listening Palace)Generalised Social Nervous SystemThroat Chakra BalanceThroat Chakra BalanceQi Rhythm