Zhizheng (SI7)
Zhizheng (SI7), “Branch to the Correct”, is a point on the Small Intestine meridian. It is point 7 of the 19 on the channel. Luo-Connecting of the Small Intestine: calms the Shen, releases the exterior and relaxes the neck.
Location
On the posteromedial aspect of the forearm, between the medial border of the ulna and flexor carpi ulnaris, 5 cun above the dorsal wrist crease.
Functions according to tradition
Luo-Connecting of the Small Intestine: calms the Shen, releases the exterior and relaxes the neck.
Traditional indications
- Neck stiffness
- Headache
- Anxiety
- Fever
- Elbow pain
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
From here the collateral that links the channel to its interior-exterior partner departs, which is why it is credited with acting on both channels at once.
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.
- GV13 Taodao (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Fever, Headache, Neck stiffness
- BL66 Zutonggu (Bladder): Headache, Neck stiffness
- DU14 Dazhui (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Fever, Neck stiffness
- BL11 Dazhu (Bladder): Fever, Neck stiffness
- BL64 Jinggu (Bladder): Headache, Neck stiffness
- GB10 Fubai (Gallbladder): Headache, Neck stiffness
Point profile
- Code
- SI7
- Pinyin name
- Zhī Zhèng
- Characters
- 支正
- Translation
- Branch to the Correct
- Meridian
- Small Intestine
- Element
- Fire
- Classification
- Luo-Connecting
- Topics
- Mental, Neck, Fever
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.
