SI-15 Jianzhongshu - Middle of the Shoulders Correspondence

More Spirit Names: Middle of the Shoulder Hollow

English:	Middle Shoulder Shu
Also Known As:	Middle of the Shoulder Correspondence Transporting Point of the Center of the Shoulder Mid-Shoulder Hollow

Location

• 2 cun lateral to DU-14 Dazhui, on the upper back.
• 2 cun lateral to lower border of the spinous process of C-7, (DU-14 Dazhui)
  Note: this point may be found two thirds of the distance between the midline and the medial border of the scapula, when the shoulder is relaxed. ,

Needling

• Straight insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness reaching deeply.
• Oblique medial insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun.
• Caution: deep insertion inferiorly, especially in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax.
• Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.6 cun.
• Moxibustion is applicable.

Command Functions

Actions

• Descends Lung Qi
• Activates the channel
• Alleviates pain

Indications

Weak eyesight Shoulder problems Coughing Spitting Blood Blurred vision Fever and chills Consumption from milk in infants Sensation of Heat and Cold in the back Inflammation and stiffness of the shoulder, neck and upper back

Bronchitis Asthma Bronchiectasis Stiff neck Pain in the back and shoulder Dimness of vision Pain of the shoulder and scapula Hemoptysis Shortness of breath Dyspnea

Combinations

DU-12 Shenzhu DU-9 Zhiyang LU-6 Kongzui	UB-13 Feishu PC-6 Neiguan ST-36 Zusanli	PC-1 Tianchi REN-22 Tiantu REN-17 Shanzhong ST-41 Jiexie
Bronchiectasis	Bronchitis	Rebellious Qi cough

Contraindications

Notes

• Spinal levels of the upper back SI points: SI-15 at C7, SI-14 at T1, SI-13 at T2.