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This is a principal local point for pain and motor impairment of the shoulder.
Location
On the shoulder, posterior and inferior to the acromion, in the depression formed posterior to LI-15 when the arm is abducted.
Anatomy
Posterior to the shoulder joint, in the deltoid; the posterior circumflex humeral artery; the axillary nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Activates the channel and benefits the shoulder
- Dispels wind and damp
Indications
Pain, heaviness and motor impairment of the shoulder and arm, and hemiplegia.
Needling
0.8-1.5 cun, perpendicular or oblique insertion towards the elbow.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LI-15 and SI-9 for shoulder disorders.
Classical Text References
A principal local point for the posterior shoulder.
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.
