Qiangu (SI2)
Qiangu (SI2), “Front Valley”, is a point on the Small Intestine meridian. It is point 2 of the 19 on the channel. Ying-Spring of the Small Intestine: drains channel Heat and promotes lactation.
Location
In the depression distal to the ulnar side of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint, at the border between the red and white skin.
Functions according to tradition
Ying-Spring of the Small Intestine: drains channel Heat and promotes lactation.
Traditional indications
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Tinnitus
- Insufficient lactation
- Neck stiffness
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Second of the five transport points: the Qi “glides”. Tradition reserves it mainly for heat in the channel itself.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- LI1 Shangyang (Large Intestine): Fever, Sore throat, Tinnitus
- LI2 Erjian (Large Intestine): Fever, Sore throat
- TE1 Guanchong (San Jiao (Triple Burner)): Fever, Sore throat
- DU14 Dazhui (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Fever, Neck stiffness
- GB43 Xiaxi (Gallbladder): Fever, Tinnitus
- GV13 Taodao (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Fever, Neck stiffness
Point profile
- Code
- SI2
- Pinyin name
- Qián Gǔ
- Characters
- 前谷
- Translation
- Front Valley
- Meridian
- Small Intestine
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- Ying-Spring
- Topics
- Fever, Throat, Breast
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
