SI-11 (Tian Zong) Celestial Gathering - Acupuncture point on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

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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 SI-11 (Tian Zong) Celestial Gathering

Acupuncture Points on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

Common and Key Uses:

Promotes lactation
Breast abscesses

Actions:

Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Moves Qi and unbinds the chest and lateral costal region
Benefits the breasts

Indications:

Pain in the scapular region, pain in the lateroposterior aspect of the elbow and arm, asthma.

Location (CAM):

On the scapula, in the depression of the center of the subscapular fossa, and at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra.

Location (AMOA):

On the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine to the inferior angle of the scapula.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly or obliquely 0.5-1.0 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