L.I. 15 "Shoulder Bone" Jianyu
LOCATION: Antero-inferior to the acromion, on the upper portion of m. deltoideus. When the
arm is in full abduction, the point is in the depression appearing at the anterior border of the
acromioclavicular joint.
IMAGE: Also translated as "Shoulder's Corner". Anatomical reference to the point's location on
the shoulder.
FUNCTIONS: Eliminates Wind, Heat, and Damp
Clears the channels
Benefits the shoulder
Regulates the Flow of Qi & Blood
Relaxes the Tendons
Benefits the Joints
Softens Hard Masses (goiter)
INDICATIONS:
arms lack strength
excessive sweating
goiter
hemiplegia
hemiplegia
hypertension
inflammation of shoulder joint
pain in shoulder joint
wind dampness in shoulder
wind rash/urticaria
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly or oblique 0.8 - 1.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Similar to L.I. 11 but not as strong
Dr. Shwery: good results with elderly people/arthritis
dry skin/heat
Fang Yue-Miao: rubella
