NAOSHU

NAME

NAOSHU

LOCATION

On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine, directly superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position.
Directly above SI-9 Jianzhen at the inferior margin of the scapular spine.
When the arm is adducted, the point is directly above the posterior end of the axillary fold, in the depression inferior to the scapular spine.
When the arm is adducted, the point is directly above SI-9 Jianzhen in the depression inferior and lateral to the scapular spine.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Straight insertion pointed slightly downward1 to 2 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness sometimes extending throughout the shoulder.
Puncture perpendicularly, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Meeting point with the Bladder, Yang Wei and Yang Qiao channels

ACTIONS

Benefits the shoulder
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain

INDICATIONS

Pain and swelling of the shoulder that radiates to the scapula
Weakness and pain of the arm and shoulder
Inability to raise the shoulder
Excessive sweating
Goiter
Pain in the shoulder and scapula
Pain and swelling of the shoulder, scapula and neck
Neck pain and inflammation
Pain in the leg
Chills and fever
Scrofula
Hemiplegia
Hypertension
Perifocal inflammation of the shoulder joint
Urticaria
Neuralgia of the shoulder and scapula
Pain in the shoulder joint
Neuralgia of the deltoid region
Arthritis of the scapula, shoulder and arm
Lymphadenitis

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This is an important point for Bi syndrome of the shoulder. It allows deep penetration to the shoulder joint. This point is tender when there is hypertension and there are toxic accumulations in the bowel. This is known as the master reunion point for shoulder problems.