SI-09 (Jian Zhen) True Shoulder

Acupuncture Points on this Channel SI-01 SI-02 SI-03 SI-04 SI-05 SI-06 SI-07 SI-08 SI-09 SI-10 SI-11 SI-12 SI-13 SI-14 SI-15 SI-16 SI-17 SI-18 SI-19

Acupuncture Points on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang

Actions:

• Expels wind and benefits the shoulder
• Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Indications:

• Pain in the scapular region, motor impairment of the hand and arm.

Pont Location:

• A Manual of Acupuncture: On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position.
• Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint. When the arm is adducted, the point is 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold.

Needling Method:

• Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.