Si Shen Cong — Sì Shén Cōng (四神聪) — Four Alert Spirit
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1. Overview
Si Shen Cong — Sì Shén Cōng (四神聪) — is an acupuncture point on the Extra points (four points 1 cun from GV 20) meridian. Its English name, Four Alert Spirit, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used regularly in acupuncture practice 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, practising at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Four points each 1 cun anterior, posterior and lateral to GV 20 (Baihui) on the vertex of the skull.
3. Actions
- Calms the Mind and benefits the brain — the most comprehensive scalp combination for brain disorders
- Promotes sleep and relieves insomnia
- Improves cognitive function and memory
- Relieves vertex headache
4. Indications
- Insomnia — the most comprehensive scalp combination for sleep
- Anxiety, depression and emotional disturbance
- Poor memory and cognitive decline
- Epilepsy
- Vertex headache
- Post-stroke cognitive rehabilitation
5. Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5–0.8 cun towards GV 20.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of in a clinical sharps container immediately after treatment.
6. Clinical notes
Si Shen Cong is a group of four extra points surrounding GV 20 at the vertex. Combined with GV 20 itself they form the most powerful calming and cognitive-supporting combination in scalp acupuncture. The combination GV 20 + Si Shen Cong + GV 24 + Yintang + HT 7 constitutes the most comprehensive Mind-settling prescription, used for severe insomnia, anxiety disorder and depression.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use Si Shen Cong as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Insomnia, Anxiety, 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.
