LI-15, Jian Yu, 肩 髃, Shoulder Bone
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| Categories |
| Meeting point between LI channel and the Yang Motility vessel |
| Location |
| Raise arm to shoulder level • Adduct and abduct the arm to feel the origin of the deltoid muscle • In the depression which lies anterior and inferior to the acromion, at the origin of the deltoid muscle. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Transverse, Oblique Depth: 1 to 1.5 cun, 1.5 to 2 cun |
| Description: Abduct arm, perpendicular insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun, directed towards the center of the axilla • Transverse-oblique insertion, 1.5 to 2 cun, directed distally towards the elbow |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| SHOULDER: any kind of shoulder pain (deficiency or excess) • Usually anterior shoulder • usually 3 needles (LI-15, SJ-14, SI-9) |
| Energetics 2 |
| Scrofula & Goiter |
| Energetics 3 |
| Skin - mostly for Wind-heat invasion |
| Energetics 4 |
| THREADING: LI I5 to HT1 (Patient supine or sitting on chair with shoulder joint about 45 degree abducted; puncture from LI15 to HT1; indicated for shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, body odor) • LI15 to LI14 (Patient supine and relaxed upper arm with flexed elbow, Puncture obliquely with 15 degree angle, indicated for shoulder joint pain, frozen shoulder [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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