PointStudy reference
SI3SI
Houxi
Back Stream
后溪
- MeridianSmall Intestine
- ElementFire
- ZoneHand
- SystemTCM channels
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
depression proximal to la 5ª MCF, cara ulnar, puño cerrado
Study themes
- neck
- du mai
- mind
Traditional educational themes: neck, du mai, mind. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Small Intestine channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: neck, du mai, mind. Not medical advice.
Point families
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
SI3 · Houxi · SI 3 · 后溪
Study
Houxi (SI3) on the ulnar border of the hand proximal to the 5th metacarpal head. Shu-stream and Du confluence in study texts.
- Does SI3 relate to Du?
- In educational texts it is Du Mai confluence. Compare with the eight-vessel family.
Study reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Does not diagnose or treat.
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Keep exploring
- Small IntestineThis point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
- fireIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
- SI2 · QianguEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- SI4 · WanguEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- SI1 · ShaozeEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.