Small Intestine (Xiao Chang) Arm Tai Yang

Function and Significance: The Small Intestine meridian separates the clear from the impure in digestion, absorbing nutrients and fluids while eliminating waste. It is involved in mental clarity and decision-making.

• Nervous and Endocrine System Correlation: The Small Intestine is connected to the enteric nervous system, affecting digestive function and the body’s stress response.

• Additional Insight: GSM emphasizes the Small Intestine’s role in supporting the Heart by processing sensory and emotional inputs, thereby helping to maintain emotional stability.

• Front Mu Point: CV-14 (Juque)

• Location: 6 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun below the xiphoid process.

• Tonification Point: HT-9 (Shaochong)

• Supplemental Acupuncture Points:

• PC-6 (Neiguan): Aligns with the wrist and forearm, supporting heart-related reflexes and stabilizing emotional responses tied to the Moro Reflex.

• Associated Reflexes:

• Moro Reflex (Startle Reflex): (extension)

• Muscular/Fascial Structures: Diaphragm, sternocleidomastoid.

• Fascia Lines: Superficial Front Line (SFL)

• Plexus: Cervical Plexus

• Front Mu Point: CV-4 (Guanyuan)

• Location: 3 cun below the umbilicus on the midline of the abdomen.

• Tonification Point: SI-3 (Houxi)

• Supplemental Acupuncture Points:

• BL-62 (Shenmai): Located on the lateral ankle, supporting spinal alignment and lower body reflexes tied to the ATNR.

• Associated Reflexes:

• Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR): (extension on one side, flexion on the other)

• Muscular/Fascial Structures: Lower abdominal muscles, pelvic floor.

• Fascia Lines: Deep Front Line (DFL)

• Plexus: Lumbar Plexus

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