JUEYINSHU

NAME

JUEYINSHU

LOCATION

Located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra.
Note: located at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.

NEEDLING

Puncture obliquely 0.5 to 0.7 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable
Oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun or Transverse insertion 1 to 1.5 cun
Caution: perpendicular needling or oblique needling away from the spine carries a substantial risk of pneumothorax
Straight insertion, slanted slightly toward the spine, 1 to 1.5 cun Sensation: local soreness and distention, sometimes extending between the ribs
Caution: Do not needle to deeply in order to avoid puncturing the Lung
Transverse insertion, pointed downward along the muscle1 to 2 cun
Sensation: local distention and soreness Locate at the highest visible point of the paraspinal muscles

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Back Shu Point of the Pericardium

ACTIONS

Spreads Liver Qi
Unbinds the chest
Regulates the Heart
Regulates and descends Qi

INDICATIONS

Heart pain
Oppression of the chest
Pain of the chest and diaphragm due to accumulation of Qi
Palpitation
Agitation and restlessness
Agitation and oppression
Restless Zang disorder
Rheumatic Heart disease
Neurasthenia
Intercostal neuralgia
Anxiety and palpitations
Stifling sensation in the chest
Cough
Shortness of breath
Dyspnea
Rebellious Qi
Vomiting
Toothache
Arrhythmia
Tachycardia
Angina pectoris
Coronary Heart disease
Hypochondriac and epigastric pain
Melancholia
Hiccups

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is excellent for unbinding the chest by invigorating the Qi.