Spring is in full swing, and after a long day spent gardening or tackling your annual spring cleaning, you might notice your hands aren’t as nimble as they used to be, and a nagging neck pain is making itself known. It’s a familiar frustration many face as we dive into seasonal chores that demand more from our bodies than expected.
Fortunately, traditional Chinese medicine offers a natural, simple solution that only takes a few moments to try. By stimulating a specific acupoint on your wrist—Wrist Bone (Wan Gu, SI4)—you can help ease stiffness and soothe discomfort. This accessible point might be the key to restoring your comfort and keeping you moving freely all season long.
What Makes Wan Gu Unique in TCM
First mentioned in the “Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot),” Wan Gu is classified as a Yuan-Source point. Yuan-Source points tap into the body’s original or inherited energy, known as Yuan Qi. This foundational resource is something we are born with and is viewed as finite and precious, supporting all aspects of growth, resilience, and internal regulation. Due to its connection to the original vital energy, Wan Gu is believed to have a profound stabilizing influence along the entire Small Intestine meridian, which runs from the hand up the arm, shoulder, and into the side of the head.
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors.
She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia.
Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
