LI-16 (Ju Gu) Great Bone - Acupuncture point on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point LI-16 (Ju Gu) Great Bone

Acupuncture Points on the Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yang Ming

Meeting Point of the Large Intestine Channel with the Yang Motility Vessel

Actions:

Activates the channel, alleviates pain and benefits the shoulder joint
Regulates Qi and blood and dissipates phlegm nodules

Indications:

Pain and motor impairment of the upper extremities, pain in the shoulder and back.

Location (CAM):

In the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression between the acromial extremity of' the clavicle and the scapular spine.

Location (AMOA):

On the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression medial to the acromion process and between the lateral extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM