NAME
JIQUAN
LOCATION
With the arm raised, this point can be found in the center of the armpit, medial to the axillary artery.
In the depression at the center of the axilla.
Note: with the arm raised, the point is in the depression at the highest point of the axillary hollow.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, or an electric, numb sensation extending toward the forearm.
Perpendicular insertion in the direction of GB-21 Jianjing 0.5 to 1 cun, avoiding the axillary artery.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Entry point
ACTIONS
Unbinds the chest
Activates the channel
Benefits the arm
Nourishes Heart Yin
Clears Deficiency Heat
INDICATIONS
Arthritis of the shoulder
Perifocal inflammation of the shoulder joint
Angina pectoris
Intercostal neuralgia
Heart Bi
Heart pain with vomiting
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Distention and fullness of the lateral costal region
Sadness and anxiety
Palpitations
Agitation with thirst and a dry throat
Sensation of oppression in the hypochondrium
Poor vision
Pain in the costal and cardiac regions
Paralysis
Speech troubles
Hysteria
Perspiration on the face
Over-impulsiveness
Pain in the Heart with groaning
Icy Cold sensation in the arms
Yellow sclera
Paralysis of the four limbs
Stench in the axilla
Insomnia
Chest pain and thirst
Inability to raise the arm
Ribs full and painful
Jaundice
Depression
Inability to raise the shoulder
Axillary pain
Scrofula
Numbness and painful obstruction of the upper limb
Inversion counterflow of the elbow and arm
Cold and pain of the elbow and arm
Contracture and a sensation of Cold in the arm and elbow
Loss of use of the four limbs
Yellow eyes
Excessive thirst
First aid for Heart failure or fainting
Numbness or extreme tenderness on the tip of the tongue
Hypotension
Heart inflammation
Moral depression
Groaning
Numbness of the four limbs
Night sweats
Mental restlessness
COMBINATIONS
| REN-7 Yinjiao SP-7 Lougu | SJ-5 Waiguan GB-34 Yanglingquan | LU-4 Xiabai |
| Angina pectoris | Intercostal neuralgia | Chest pain with dry vomiting, irritability and a feeling of fullness |
| PC-4 Ximen | LU-9 Taiyuan LI-6 Pianli LIV-3 Taichong REN-22 Tiantu | GB-24 Riyue UB-20 Pishu |
| Heart pain with fullness retching and agitation | Dry throat | Loss of use of the four limbs |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Use this point with great caution.
NOTES
It is said that one should stand or sit with enough space in the axilla to hold an egg in order to keep the the arm and hands warm. This is a very powerful point.