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.