Acupuncture Points on the Small Intestine Channel of Hand Tai Yang
Activates the channel and alleviates painExpels wind and cold and benefits the shoulder and scapula
Aching of the shoulder and back, pain and rigidity of the neck.
Where is SI-14 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 243): 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T1 (Taodao DU-13).
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 171): 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra where Taodao (DU-13) is located.
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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