SJ-15 (Tian Liao) Celestial Bone Hole - Acupuncture point on the San Jiao Channel of Hand Shao 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
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Du Mai
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Acu Point SJ-15 (Tian Liao) Celestial Bone Hole

Acupuncture Points on the San Jiao Channel of Hand Shao Yang

Meeting Point of the Sanjiao and Gallbladder Channels and the Yang Linking Vessel

Actions:

Dispels wind-damp, activates the channel and alleviates pain
Unbinds the chest and regulates Qi

Indications:

Pain in the shoulder and elbow, stiffness of the neck.

Location (CAM):

Midway between Jianjing (GB-21) and Quyuan (SI-13), on the superior angle of the scapula.

Location (AMOA):

In the suprascapular fossa, in the depression midway between Jianjing GB-21 and Quyuan SI-13 (at the medial end of the suprascapular fossa).

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 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