SI 2 — Qián Gǔ (前谷) — Front Valley
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1. Overview
SI 2 — Qián Gǔ (前谷) — is an acupuncture point on the Small Intestine meridian. Its English name, Front Valley, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use SI 2 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the ulnar border of the little finger, in a depression just distal to the metacarpalphalangeal joint.
3. Actions
- Clears Wind-Heat
- Clears Heat
- Reduces swelling
- Benefits the eyes, ears and throat
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Mumps
- Swelling and pain of the neck
- Swelling of the cheek radiating to the ear
- Throat Bi that prevents swallowing
- Superficial visual obstruction
- Eye pain with lachrymation
- Bursting eye pain
- Red eyes
- Nasal congestion
5. Needling
Oblique-distal insertion 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
SI 2 Qián Gǔ (Front Valley) is classified as: Ying-Spring point; Water point. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use SI 2 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Tinnitus, Cough, Headache. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
