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POINT: SI-15 (SMALL INTESTINE-15)

NAME: JIANZHONGSHU

English: Middle Shoulder Shu
Also Known As: Middle of the Shoulder Correspondence
Transporting Point of the Center of the Shoulder
Mid-Shoulder Hollow

LOCATION:

  • 2 cun lateral to DU-14 Dazhui, on the upper back.
  • 2 cun lateral to lower border of the spinous process of C-7, (DU-14 Dazhui)
    Note: this point may be found two thirds of the distance between the midline and the medial border of the scapula, when the shoulder is relaxed. ,

NEEDLING:

  • Straight insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness reaching deeply.
  • Oblique medial insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun.
  • Caution: deep insertion inferiorly, especially in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax.
  • Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.6 cun.
  • Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS:

ACTIONS:

  • Descends Lung Qi
  • Activates the channel
  • Alleviates pain

INDICATIONS:

  • Weak eyesight
  • Shoulder problems
  • Coughing
  • Spitting Blood
  • Blurred vision
  • Fever and chills
  • Consumption from milk in infants
  • Sensation of Heat and Cold in the back
  • Inflammation and stiffness of the shoulder, neck and upper back
  • Bronchitis
  • Asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Stiff neck
  • Pain in the back and shoulder
  • Dimness of vision
  • Pain of the shoulder and scapula
  • Hemoptysis
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dyspnea

COMBINATIONS:

DU-12
Shenzhu
DU-9
Zhiyang
LU-6
Kongzui

UB-13
Feishu
PC-6
Neiguan
ST-36
Zusanli

PC-1
Tianchi
REN-22
Tiantu
REN-17
Shanzhong
ST-41
Jiexie

Bronchiectasis

Bronchitis

Rebellious Qi cough

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

NOTES: