Acupuncture Points on the The Extra Points
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Stiffness & pain of the anterior aspect of the shoulder, numbness, paralysis and immobility of the shoulder joint
Where is Jian Qian located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 581): On the anterior aspect of the shoulder joint, midway between the anterior axillary crease and Jianyu LI-15.
i. Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun; ii. Oblique or oblique-transverse insertion distally towards the elbow, 2 to 3 cun.
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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