Which acupuncture point is classified as a Jing River point?

The classification of acupuncture points is based on their specific locations and functions in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Jing River points are located on the Yang channels, which correspond to the flowing rivers that transport Qi within the body. These points are typically associated with the aspects of the body's energy and can affect the lungs, skin, and general health of the body.

SI-5 (Yanggu) is recognized as a Jing River point on the Small Intestine meridian. This point is located on the dorsal aspect of the wrist, in the depression between the styloid process of the ulna and the triquetrum bone. As a Jing River point, SI-5 is known to have a strong influence on the movement of Qi and blood, as well as on symptoms related to the Small Intestine, such as digestive issues.

The other points—SI-6, SI-7, and SI-8—although they have their own important clinical functions, do not hold the classification of Jing River points within the context of acupuncture point categorization. SI-6 is a Xi-cleft point, which is primarily associated with acute conditions and pain. SI-7 is a Luo-connecting point, facilitating communication between the main channel and its branches. SI