Houxi (SI 3)

⁠ Shu (stream) point of the Small Intestine and crossing point with the Dumai.

Location of Houxi

Houxi is located at the inner base of the head of the 5th metacarpal when the hand is relaxed.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• It is used to clear stagnation and blockages along the meridian (Shu point). Pain in the wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck;
• Midline headaches, midline stiff neck;
• Certain types of dementia, brain degeneration.