JUGU

NAME

JUGU

LOCATION

On the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression medial
to the acromion process and between the lateral extremity of
the clavicle and the scapular spine.
In the hollow between the acromial end of the clavicle and
shoulder blade, slightly posterior to the top of the shoulder.
Located in the depression about 1 cun medial to the
acromioclavicular joint.
In the upper aspect of the shoulder in the depression between
the acromial extremity of the clavicle and the scapular spine.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: Deep medial insertion carries
a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax, particularly
in thin patients.
Straight insertion, slanted slightly toward the outside, 1
to 1.5 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness around
the shoulder joint.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.7 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Meeting point with the Yang Qiao channel.

ACTIONS

Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Benefits the shoulder joint
Regulates Qi.and Blood
Invigorates Blood locally
Dissipates Phlegm nodules
Disperses congealed Blood
Removes obstructions from the channel
Opens the chest
Descends rebellious Qi
Stimulates the descending function of Lung Qi

INDICATIONS

Pain of the shoulder and back
Blood Stasis in the shoulder
Difficulty in moving or raising the upper arm
Scrofula
Spitting Blood
Asthma
Childhood nutritional impairment
Brachial neuralgia
Pain and motor impairment of the upper extremities
Fright epilepsy
Vomiting of copious quantities of Blood
Blood Stasis in
the chest
Goiter
Shortness of breath
Cough
Bi Syndrome of the shoulder
Pain in the shoulder, back, elbow and arm with inability
to flex or extend the arm

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is particularly emphasized when the shoulder disorder is chronic and recalcitrant.