JIANLIAO

NAME

JIANLIAO

LOCATION

On the shoulder, posterior to LI-15 Jianyu, in the depression inferior and posterior to the acromion when the arm is abducted.
Located on the posterior inferior ridge of the acromion, in the depression about 1 cun posterior to LI-15 Jianyu.
At the origin of the deltoid muscle, in the depression which lies posterior and inferior to the lateral extremity of the acromion.
Note: LI-15 Jianyu lies in the depression inferior and anterior to the acromion.

NEEDLING

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
With the arm abducted, insert perpendicularly towards the center of the axilla, 1 to 1,5 cun.
Transverse, oblique insertion directed distally towards the elbow, 1.5 to 2 cun.
Straight insertion for arthritis of the shoulder, with the arm abducted and the needle pointed toward HT-1 Jiquan in the armpit between the acromion of the shoulder and the greater tubercle of the humerus, 1.5 to 2 cun, or join to HT-1 Jiquan. Sensation: distention and soreness throughout the shoulder.
Slanted insertion, for perifocal inflammation of the shoulder joint, pointed downward, 2 to 3 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness throughout the shoulder or a numb, electric sensation extending toward the fingers.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Dispels Wind-Damp
Alleviates pain
Benefits the shoulder joint

INDICATIONS

Pain, heaviness and motor impairment of the shoulder and upper arm
Urticaria
Hypertension
Upper extremity paralysis
Excessive sweating
Shoulder Bi
Perifocal inflammation of the shoulder joint
Hemiplegia
Goiter
Numbness, paralysis and pain of the arm
Shoulder atrophy
Shoulder inflammation
Immobility of the shoulder
Heavy sensation of the shoulder
Neuralgia of the shoulder and scapula
Arm lacks strength
Arm cannot be raised
Stiff neck
Headache
Arthritis of the shoulder

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This is a major local point for the shoulder joint.