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TE9

Synonyms:
  1. 四渎
  2. Sidu
  3. 四瀆

Sidu
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Sidu(TE9,四渎) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian of Hand.

Location

At the line joining Yangchi (TE4)and the tip of the elbow, 5 cun below the tip of the elbow and between the ulna and radius.

Indication

  • ①Deafness, sudden loss of voice, toothache, sore throat, and other diseases of the five sense organs;
  • ②pain in the hand and arm.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.