JIANYU

NAME

JIANYU

LOCATION

Anteroinferior to the acromion, on the upper portion of the deltoid muscle. When the arm is in full abduction, the point is in the depression appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint.
Located directly inferior to the anterior border of the acromion where a depression is formed when the arm is abducted.
In the middle of the upper part of the deltoid muscle at the shoulder, between the acromion and greater tubercle of the humerus. when the arm is abducted parallel to the ground, this point can be found in the distinct depression just in front of the shoulder.
In the depression which lies anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of the deltoid muscle.
Note: SJ-14 Jianliao is located in the depression which lies posterior and inferior to the acromion. If the arm is abducted, the two hollows will be more easily palpable and are often visible.
When the arm is in full abduction, the point is in the anterior depression of the two depressions appearing at the anterior border of the acromioclavicular joint.

NEEDLING

Puncture perpendicularly or obliquely 0.8 to 1.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion, with the arm raised, needle pointed toward HT-1 Jiquan in the armpit, 2 to 3 cun.
For supraspinatus tendinitis: with arm hanging freely at the side, insert the needle between the acromion of the shoulder and the greater tubercle of the humerus, 0.7 to 1 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes extending to the forearm.
Slanted insertion, for perifocal inflammation of the shoulder joint, join to M-UE-48 Jianneiling, then to SJ-14 Jianliao and finally along the deltoid muscle, 2 to 3 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness spreading through the shoulder, or an electric sensation extending toward the forearm.
Transverse insertion, for limited abduction of the shoulder, needle pointed downward along the deltoid muscle, 2 to 3 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness in the upper arm.
With the arm abducted, perpendicular insertion directed towards the center of the axilla, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Transverse-oblique insertion directed distally towards the elbow 1.5 to 2 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Point of the Yang Qiao channel

ACTIONS

Eliminates Wind
Brings down Heat
Benefits the sinews
Promotes the circulation of Qi in the channels
Stops pain
Dispels Wind-Damp
Alleviates pain
Benefits the shoulder joint
Regulates Qi and Blood
Regulates Qi and dissipates Phlegm nodules

INDICATIONS

Paralysis of the limbs due to Wind
Hemiplegia
Muscular atrophy
Impossible to turn the head
Urticaria due to Wind-Heat
Alternating chills and fever
Heat in the four limbs
Hypertension
Hemiplegia
Perifocal inflammation of the shoulder joint
Wind-Dampness in the shoulder
Wind rash (urticaria)
The arms lack strength
Redness and swelling
Inability to raise the arm to the head
Contraction and numbness of the arm
Windstroke
Wind atrophy disorder
Wind disease
Painful obstruction of the fingers
Inability to move the hand
Spasms of the hand and arm
Ganglia in the neck
Eczema
Toothache
Torticollis
Prolonged fever after catching cold
Pain in the shoulder and arm
Motor impairment of the upper extremity
Rubella
Scrofula
Goiter
Atrophy (Wei) syndrome of the upper body
Shoulder bursitis
Shoulder stiffness and inflammation
Shoulder, arm or hand paralysis
Muscular spasms
Weakness of the shoulder
Excessive sweating
Heat sensation in the shoulder
Heat sensations in the shoulders and arms
Wind-Heat urticaria
Injury by Cold with Heat that does not dissipate
Sexual emission due to taxation
Rheumatism in the shoulders with pain, redness and swelling
Shoulder joint rheumatic pains
Measles
Dermatoses in general
Arthritis
Apoplexy
Spermatorrhea
Dull complexion

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

Have the patient extend the arms out to the side and move the arms in small circles to stimulate this area and bring down high blood pressure. This is a major point for the treatment of Bi syndrome of the shoulder, atrophy syndrome and paralysis of the arm. this point is also reached by the Lung and Bladder sinew channels, the Large Intestine divergent channel and the Small Intestine Luo- Connecting channel. It is considered the pre-eminent point for treating the shoulder. It has wide repercussions and remarkable curative effect.