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SI 14 Acupuncture Point

SI 14 Acupuncture Point

SI 14 Acupuncture Point is called as jiān wài shū. Jian means Shoulder. Wai means lateral aspect and Shu means point. This point is on the Shoulder slightly lateral to the vertebral border of the scapula.

SI 14 Acupuncture Point
SI 14 Acupuncture Point

SI 14 Acupuncture Point Location

On the upper back, 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (T1). Needle obliquely 0.3 – 0.7 cun.

3 cun lateral to lower border of T1

SI 14 Acupuncture Point Names

肩外俞 jiān wài shū

Small Intestine 14 Outer Shoulder Shu

Speciality

Caution

Functions

  • Expels wind and cold
  • Benefits the shoulder and scapula
  • ACAP

Indication

  • Aching of the Shoulder
  • Aching of the Back
  • Rigidity of Neck
  • pain of the shoulder and scapula with cold sensation extending into the elbow, painful obstruction
  • fever and chills with inability to turn the head

Diseases

Restricted neck movement, shoulder, upper arm and thoracic pain.

Discomfort

Area of Protection

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