NAME
JIANZHONGSHU
LOCATION
2 cun lateral to DU-14 Dazhui, on the upper back.
2 cun lateral to lower border of the spinous process of C-7, (DU-14 Dazhui)
Note: this point may be found two thirds of the distance between
the midline and the medial border of the scapula, when the shoulder is relaxed. ,
NEEDLING
Straight insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness reaching deeply.
Oblique medial insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: deep insertion inferiorly, especially in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax.
Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.6 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Descends Lung Qi
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Weak eyesight
Shoulder problems
Coughing
Spitting Blood
Blurred vision
Fever and chills
Consumption from milk in infants
Sensation of Heat and Cold in the back
Inflammation and stiffness of the shoulder, neck and upper back
Bronchitis
Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Stiff neck
Pain in the back and shoulder
Dimness of vision
Pain of the shoulder and scapula
Hemoptysis
Shortness of breath
Dyspnea
COMBINATIONS
| DU-12 Shenzhu DU-9 Zhiyang LU-6 Kongzui | UB-13 Feishu PC-6 Neiguan ST-36 Zusanli | PC-1 Tianchi REN-22 Tiantu REN-17 Shanzhong ST-41 Jiexie |
| Bronchiectasis | Bronchitis | Rebellious Qi cough |