SI6

Yanglao(SI6,养老) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian of Hand. It is the Xi-cleft Point of the small intestine.

Meaning

Yang, to support; lao, the aged.
This point is useful in treating such geriatric diseases as blurring of vision, deafness, lumbago and shoulder pain.

Location

The point is located in the bony cleft on the radial side superior to the styloid process of the ulna.

Indication

Blurring vision, stiff neck, aching of the elbow and arm.

Method

Perpendicularly 0.5-0.8cun.