Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Gongzhong

English: Middle of Humerus
Also Known As:

Location

  • 2.5 cun below PC-2 Tianquan, on the upper arm.

Needling

  • Straight insertion, 1 to 3 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes numbness extending to the shoulder and forearm.

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

  • Hemiplegia in the upper limb
  • Wrist drop
  • Inability to raise the arm
  • Palpitations

Combinations

N-UE-12
Jube

Inability to bend the arm at the elbow

Contraindications

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.