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.)

Shimian

English: Insomnia
Also Known As:

Location

  • Located at the center of the heel on the bottom of the foot.

Needling

  • Straight insertion 0.3 - 0.5 Cun.

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

  • Pain in the sole of the foot
  • Insomnia

Combinations

Contraindications

Notes

Mentioned in 1 other entry

Conditions (1)

Calcaneus Pain, Heel Pain

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