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    T 77.08
    Sihuashang
    Sì Huā Shàng (四花上穴)
    Four Flowers Upper, Upper Four Flowers
  • Master Tung's Acupuncture
    T 77.08
    Sihuashang
    Sì Huā Shàng (四花上穴)
    Four Flowers Upper, Upper Four Flowers

Sihuashang (T 77.08)

Location

This point overlaps with Zusanli (ST 36), which is 3 cun below the depression lateral to the patella ligament.

Indications
Primary: 
  • Gastrointestinal disorders: duodenal ulcers, stomach ulcers
  • Cardiovascular disorders: coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, myocardial infarct, endocarditis, myocarditis, angina pectoris, chest distension, chest pain, shortness of breath, heart failure, cardiomegaly, palpitation, arrhythmia
  • Toothache
Secondary: 
  • Canker sores
  • Vomiting, huo luan (sudden turmoil disorder)
  • Asthma
Application
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Techniques

Needle 2 cun for respiratory conditions, 3 cun for cardiovascular conditions.

  • Needle along the edge of the tibia for maximum effect.

This point can also be bled.

  • Bleeding the dark veins in this area can also be effective for chronic history of any of the conditions listed above.

 

Remarks
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