Meaning

Shoulder Well.

Localization

Midway between Dazhui DU.14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle..

Functions

Unblocks channels and collaterals, regulates Qi and expels phlegm.

Intersection

The point of intersection of the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang, San Jiao Channel of Hand Shao Yang, Stomach Channel of Foot Yang Ming and Yang Wei-Mai vessel.

Indications

- Reproductive system: functional uterine hemorrhage, collapse, severe childbirth, delayed expulsion of the placenta, childbirth, bleeding after childbirth, cold limbs after premature birth.
- Localized diseases: pain and rigidity of the muscles of cervico-occipital area, violation of motor and sensitive function after a stroke, hysteria by type of spastic torticollis.
- Features: pain in the shoulder area, pain in the neck when turning the head, hypertension (dramatically lowers blood pressure), increases sexual arousal, scrofula, cough, dyspnea, hernia and inguinoscrotal hernia, mastitis, abscesses of the breast, the secretion of milk after childbirth (liver Qi stagnation), abdominal pain, abscess on the body in the course of the channel, apoplexy.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 cun. Puncture can cause fainting, so the rotation of the needle is contraindicated. When fainting, it is necessary to start filling the point "Leg Three Miles" ST. 36 immediately. Cauterization is prohibited.