Acupuncture Points on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang
Expels wind and benefits the shoulderActivates the channel and alleviates pain
Pain in the scapular region, motor impairment of the hand and arm.
Where is SI-09 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 240): On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun superior to the posterior axillary crease when the arm hangs in the adducted position.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 169): Posterior and inferior to the shoulder joint. When the arm is adducted, the point is 1 cun above the posterior end of the axillary fold.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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