L.I. 16 "Great Bone" Jugu
LOCATION: In the upper aspect of the shoulder, in the depression between the acromial extremity
of the clavicle and the scapular spine
IMAGE: Refers to the Clavicle
FUNCTIONS: Disperses congealed Blood
Clears the channels
Benefits the shoulder
Invigorates Collaterals
Opens the chest
Promotes Function of Joints
Sedates Rebellious Qi
Softens Hard Masses (goiter)
INDICATIONS:
diseases of the shoulder joint and soft tissues of the shoulder
"frightened convulsions"
nodular growths on the neck
pain in the arm & shoulder (frozen shoulder)
scrofula
spitting blood
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.7 cun
OTHER: For congealed blood: mostly in the chest and Lungs works well for
frozen shoulder
Fang Yue Miao: Breathlessness, cough, asthma
L.I. 17 "Heaven's
