S.I. 11 "Heaven's Ancestor" Tianzong
LOCATION: In the infrascapular fossa, at the junction of the upper and middle third of the
distance between the lower border of the scapular spine and the inferior angle of the scapula.
IMAGE: Also translated as "Celestial Gathering;" the Small Intestine points on the scapula are
thought of as being similar to stars in the heavens. Tianzong is also the name of a constellation.
FUNCTIONS: Clears the Channels
Decreases swelling & pain
Expands the chest
Aids Lactation
Dispels Wind
Expels Tai Yang Channel Evil Qi
Invigorates Collaterals
Sedates Rebellious Qi
Stimulates Flow of Qi
INDICATIONS:
fullness in the chest & ribs
pain in the shoulder, upper arm and shoulder blade
severe painful hiccups
swelling in the cheek & jaw
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: Spiritual issues which continue from one generation to the next.
To help someopone sort out the common denominators in their life, and to see the unity of
things. Allowing ancestral wisdom to help in the sorting process.
OTHER: For tight and full feeling in the chest (expands the chest)
For breast problems-- mastitis and insufficient lactation (though not as main as S.I. 1)
emotional problems
