The Extra points

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SIFENG (M-UE-9)
Four Seams
LOCATION
On the palmar surface of the hand, at the
midpoints of the transverse creases of the
proximal interphalangeal joints of the index,
middle, ring and little fingers.
LOCATION NOTE
In most subjects two creases will be found at the proximal
interphalangeal joints. In this case, Sifeng (M-UE-9) is
located on the crease which is more prominent on flexion
of these joints.
NEEDLING
Prick to bleed, or prick and squeeze until a yellow-white
liquid appears.
ACTIONS
Fortifies the Spleen and dissipates accumulation
INDICATIONS
Childhood nutritional impairment, childhood accumu-
lation disorder, childhood diarrhoea, whooping cough.
Sifeng (M-UE-9)
COMMENTARY
Sifeng (M-UE-9) is an important and commonly used
point grouping in the treatment of a wide range of child-
hood digestive disorders. It is indicated for two important
patterns known as childhood nutritional impairment (shao
er gan) and childhood accumulation disorder (shao er ji
shi). The former refers to childhood malnutrition due to a
variety of aetiologies. Its symptoms include emaciation,
sallow complexion, impaired digestion, withered hair,
exhaustion and enlarged abdomen. The latter, childhood
accumulation disorder, more or less corresponds to the
pattern of food stagnation in adults and is regarded as a
major factor in such varied diseases as constipation, ab-
dominal pain, intestinal parasites, vomiting, diarrhoea,
cough and asthma.
The needling method used at these points is very spe-
cific, the points being pricked and squeezed to express a
few drops of clear yellow fluid.
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