S.I. 12 "Holding Wind" Bingfeng
LOCATION: Directly above S.I. 11, in the center of the suprascapular fossa. When the arm is
lifted, the point is at the site of the depression.
IMAGE: A reference to the point's susceptibility to Wind. Classically the suprascapular fossa was
said to be a place where external wind could get caught and become trapped in the body.
FUNCTIONS: Opens Channels, Invigorates Connecting Channels, Benefits Shoulder, Clears Heat
INDICATIONS:
inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon
soreness & pain of the scapula
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.7 cun
OTHER: Wind point: used for wandering pain, pain that moves around
