NAME
BINGFENG
LOCATION
In the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly above SI-11 Tianzong. When the arm is lifted, the point is at the site of the depression.
In the middle of the suprascapular fossa, between SI-13 Quyuan and LI-16 Jugu.
NEEDLING
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.7 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Oblique medial insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: deep perpendicular insertion, especially in thin patients carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax.
Straight insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the Gall Bladder, Large Intestine and San Jiao channels
ACTIONS
Expels Wind
Benefits the shoulder and scapula
INDICATIONS
Inability to lift the arms
Chest problems
Confusion from thinking too fast
All shoulder and scapular problems
Shoulder and arm neuralgia and numbness
Cough with stubborn Phlegm
Soreness and pain of the back of the shoulder
Pain in the scapular region
Numbness and aching of the upper extremities
Motor impairment of the shoulder and arm
Stiff neck with inability to turn the head
Inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon.
COMBINATIONS
| LU-2 Yunmen or SI-17 Tianrong | ||
| Pain of the shoulder with inability to raise the arm |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a Wind control point.