NAME
TIANZONG
LOCATION
On the scapula, in a tender depression one third of the distance
from the midpoint of the inferior border of the scapular spine
to the inferior angle of the scapula.
On the scapula, in the depression of the center of the subscapular
fossa, at the level of the fourth thoracic vertebra.
In the center of the infraspinous fossa of the shoulder blade.
Located 1 cun inferior to the midpoint of the lower
border of the scapular spine
NEEDLING
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly or obliquely 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion or slanted in different directions, 0.5
to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Moves Qi
Unbinds the chest and lateral costal region
Benefits the breasts
INDICATIONS
Heaviness and pain of the shoulder
Scapular pain
Pain and inability to raise the elbow and arm
Fullness of the chest and lateral costal region
Breast abscess
Pain of the lateroposterior aspect of the elbow and arm
Severe, painful hiccups
Mastitis
Rheumatic neuralgia of the shoulder joint
Headache
Opisthotonis
Elbow pain
Swelling of the cheek and submandibular region
Cough
Pain and swelling of the breast
Insufficient lactation
Asthma
Pain of the shoulder, upper arm and shoulder blade
Neuralgia of the scapula and shoulder
The arm cannot be raise or flexed backward
Spasms of the neck muscles
COMBINATIONS
| SI-1 Shaoze REN-17 Shanzhong | SI-4 Wangu | SJ-14 Jianliao SI-5 Yanggu |
| A wide variety of breast disorders, including pain, lumps and insufficient lactation | Pain of the shoulder and arm | Arm pain |
| LI-15 Jianyu SJ-14 Jianliao GB-34Yanglingquan | REN-17 Shanzhong ST-18 Rugen SI-1 Shaoze | |
| Inflammation of the shoulder joint | Insufficient lactation Mastitis |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is an important point for pain of the scapular region. This point is nearly always painful on palpation in Bi syndrome of the shoulder. It is best to needle this point with the patient sitting up. This is the strongest spiritual point on the channel. It brings clarity and wisdom. Stimulating this point helps to release toxins.