JIANZHEN

NAME

JIANZHEN

LOCATION

With the arm hanging freely at the side, this point is found 1 cun directly above the posterior axillary crease.
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.
Note: this point lies in the depression just below the posterior border of the deltoid muscle.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion, 1.5 to 2 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness. When treating paralysis of the upper limb, there may be an electric, numb sensation extending into the shoulder and toward the fingertips.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Expels Wins
Benefits the shoulder
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain

INDICATIONS

Shoulder and shoulder joint diseases
Paralysis of the upper limb
Excessive perspiration in the arm pits
Shoulder Bi
Arm weakness and soreness
Motor impairment of the hand and arm
Numbness due to Wind
Neck pain and inflammation
Sensation of Cold in the scapular region
arthritis and neuralgia of the upper limbs
Pain in the supraclavicular fossa
Headache
Inability to raise the arm
Wind Bi
Toothache
Pain in the shoulder blades
Arm pain inhibiting movement
Tinnitus
Deafness
Swelling of the mandible
Pain, stiffness, paralysis or arthritis of the scapula shoulder and arm
Neuralgia of the shoulder and scapula
Wind Bi with insensitivity of the arms and legs which cannot be moved
Fever after catching cold Heat sensation and pain of the supraclavicular fossa
Numbness with inability to raise the hand and foot

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This is an important local point for shoulder problems.