SJ-03, Zhōng Zhǔ, 中渚, Central Islet
Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
| Categories |
| Shu-Stream Point • Child Point |
| Location |
| Located between the two heads of the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones. Easier to identify with the hand in a loose fist. SJ-02 is distal to the metacarpal-phalangeal points while SJ-03 is proximal. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: Needle with the hand in a loose fist position. 0.5 to 1 cun Perpendicular or oblique • Proximal direction |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Relief pain and stiffness: elbow, upper arm, fingers - pain, swelling, and difficulty flexing or extending |
| Energetics 2 |
| Clear heat from head and eyes: fever without sweating, headaches, chills, wind cold, eye pain and redness, body itch, sore throat |
| Energetics 3 |
| Treat ear disorders: ear pain, tinnitus, deafness, diminished hearing, ear blockage, airplane ear, ear barotrauma |
| Energetics 4 |
| THREADING: SJ3 to HT8 (Patient pronated forearm, relaxed hand; puncture from SJ3 to HT8; indicated for Tinnitus, deafness, heart palpitation, finger numbness, stiff neck, headaches)[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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