NAME
QUYUAN
LOCATION
In the tender depression superior to the medial end of the scapular spine, midway between SI-10 Naoshu and the spinous process of T-12.
In the depression at the extreme medial end of the and above the spine of the scapula, in the supraspinous fossa.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Oblique lateral insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: Too medial or deep medial insertion may puncture the Lung.
Straight insertion 0.5-0.8 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
Puncture perpendicularly 0. 3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Benefits the shoulder and scapula
INDICATIONS
Generalized painful obstruction
Shoulder and scapula Bi
Hot Bi of the shoulder and scapula with contraction
Pain and an oppressive sensation of the shoulder
Pain and stiffness of the scapular region
Inflammation of the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle
Soft tissue diseases of the shoulder joint
Pain in the shoulder and scapula
Blockage conditions
Muscle spasms
COMBINATIONS
| SI-11 Tianzong SI-9 Jianzhen | LI-14 Binao GB-34 Yuanlingquan | |
| Pain of the shoulder and scapula | Inflammation of the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle on the affected side |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is classically used for shoulder Bi that has persisted for a long time and transformed into Heat with contraction. It is best to needle this point with the patient sitting up. This is a special point for rheumatism of the arms. It is appropriate for those who are unable to embrace, both physically and emotionally.