Wangu Point (SI-4 / Wrist Bone)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Wangu (SI-4 / Wrist Bone). Learn its benefits for jaundice, diabetes, wrist pain, and stroke sequelae – the Small Intestine meridian Yuan-Source point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Jaundice, diabetes (xiao ke), wrist pain, finger contracture with arm pain, neck swelling and pain, tinnitus, and corneal opacity.
Precise Location
In the wrist region, in the depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal bone and the triquetral bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.
Location Method
Sit upright or lie supine with the palm facing up. The point is in the depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal and the hamate bone on the ulnar side, at the junction of the red and white skin – firm pressure produces a distinct sore and distending sensation.
Massage Method
① Massage: Pinch and press Wangu with the thumb tip. ② Scraping therapy: Scrape from top to bottom. Pinching and pressing Wangu with the thumb tip treats wrist pain. Therapeutic actions: Dredges the meridians and unblocks the collaterals, clears heat and drains dampness, regulates the Small Intestine.
Compatibility
Stroke sequelae: Combine with Hegu (LI-4).
Efficacy & Actions
This point belongs to the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian and is the Yuan-Source point of this meridian. It dredges the meridians and unblocks the collaterals, clears heat and drains dampness, and regulates Small Intestine function. It is a commonly used point for treating wrist disorders and conditions along the Small Intestine Meridian pathway. First documented in Lingshu · Benshu. "Wan" refers to the wrist; "Gu" means bone. Located on the ulnar side of the wrist, in the depression between the base of the 5th metacarpal bone and the hamate bone – hence the name Wangu (Wrist Bone).
