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This point, in the centre of the scapula, is a major point for pain of the scapula and shoulder and benefits the breast.
Location
On the scapula, in the centre of the infrascapular fossa, at the junction of the upper third and lower two-thirds of the line connecting the midpoint of the scapular spine and the inferior angle of the scapula.
Anatomy
In the infraspinatus muscle; the circumflex scapular artery; the suprascapular nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Activates the channel and relieves pain of the scapula and shoulder
- Benefits the breast
- Descends rebellious Lung qi
Indications
Pain and stiffness of the scapula and shoulder, mastitis and breast disorders, and asthma.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With SI-1 and ST-18 for breast disorders; with SI-9, SI-10 for shoulder pain.
Classical Text References
A principal local point of the scapula, classically also used for the breast.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
