SJ-3 Zhongzhu - Middle Islet
More Spirit Names: Lower Metropolis
| English: | Central Islet |
| Also Known As: | Middle Island Middle Islet Center Island Middle of the Pond |
Location
- With the hand lying prone, this point can be found between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the hollow behind the metacarpophalangeal joints.
- When the fist is clenched, the point is on the dorsum of the hand between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the depression proximal to the fourth metacarpophalangeal joint.
- With the palm facing downward, the point is located on the back of the hand between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones, in the depression proximal to the metacarpophalangeal joint.
Note: this point may be located at the apex of the equilateral triangle formed by this point and the prominences of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the ring and little fingers.
Needling
- Straight insertion, or slanted toward the wrist, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes extending to the fingertips or forearm, or an electric, numb sensation reaching the fingertips.
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Command Functions
- Shu -Stream (Transporting) point
- Wood point
- Mother point
- Tonification point
Actions
- Facilitates the circulation of Qi
- Benefits the ears
- Clears Heat
- Clears the head and eyes
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Expels Wind
- Lifts the Mind
- Rule disorders of the back and shoulders
- Regulates the Shao Yang
- Subdues Liver Yang
Indications
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Combinations
| SJ-2 | ||
Tinnitus and deafness | Red and swollen arm | Chronic tidal fevers |
KI-3 | GB-15 | |
Swollen throat | Visual dizziness | Deafness and tinnitus |
SI-19 | SJ-5 | |
Tinnitus | Deafness | Ear pain, deafness and tinnitus |
KI-3 | ||
Throat pain | Swelling of the throat | Chronic malaria |
SP-3 | ||
Malaria with generalized fever | Difficulty defecating | Inability to bend the elbow and fingers |
LI-11 | SI-4 | DU-20 |
Pain and sometimes Cold of the elbow | Contractions of the five fingers with inability to flex and extend | Depression from Liver Qi Stagnation |
| GB-43 | ||
Shao Yang headache Migraine with Heat symptoms Migraine with tinnitus |
Contraindications
Notes
- This is an important point for ear problems.
- It is known as "the warm joy" point.
- This is an extremely effective point for depression.
- It affects the thyroid and the pancreas.
- It is used in emergencies for exhaustion.
- This is one of the best mental points on the body.
- This point has a powerful sedative effect.
- It is a good point for acute sprain of the lower lumbar area (needle on the same side).
- It is a major distal point for the arms, elbows, shoulders, neck and back. The effected area should be moved while the needle is being manipulated.
- It may be used in place of SJ-2 Yemen for laryngitis, pharyngitis, red eyes, tinnitus, and deafness.
- This point dispels Heat from the outer canthus of the eye, side of the head and throat..
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Of all Wood points this is the Wood point, for the Fire that is the Fire of all Fires, and not used nearly enough. Middle is the middle way, the balanced way; an islet is surrounded by water. Wood must always be on hand for the Three Heater so the Fire and warmth inside us can stay uniform, and this point is a major link to the way plans and decisions get made. It brings Wood energy into the Fire and works powerfully on the mental level: among the body's finest points for the mind, helping getting well to be born. It gives the Official flexibility in meeting the needs of others and harmonizing them. It is a central clearing house for information, drawing on the mother, Wood, to fuel the Fire; with too much or too little Wood the result is raging heat or cold. |
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| Worsley | Ensures that every aspect of us is reached by love, passion and energy at a highly concentrated level. Location: On the back of the hand, just behind (proximal to) the 4th metacarpal head, toward the ulnar side of that bone. |
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