SI 7 — Zhī Zhèng (支正) — Branch of the Upright
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1. Overview
SI 7 — Zhī Zhèng (支正) — is an acupuncture point on the Small Intestine meridian. Its English name, Branch of the Upright, 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 7 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the line connecting SI-5 Yanggu and SI-8 Xiaohai, 5 cun proximal to the dorsal crease of the wrist.
3. Actions
- Clears Heat from the Upper Jiao
- Releases the Exterior
- Removes obstruction from the channel
- Calms the Shen
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Benefits the finger joints
4. Indications
- Neurasthenia
- Insanity (calm or agitated)
- Nervous breakdown
- Anxiety
- Tendency toward sadness
- Weakness of the elbow
- Thirst
- Extremely red face
- Inability to grasp or hold an object
5. Needling
Straight insertion 0.5 to 0.8 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 7 Zhī Zhèng (Branch of the Upright) is classified as: Lou-Connecting point; Greater Assembly point for the head and neck. 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 7 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Anxiety, Headache, Depression. 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.
