SI9

Jianzhen

Jianzhen(SI9,肩贞) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian of Hand.

Location

On the posterior aspect of the shoulder, 1 cun above the end of posterior axillary fold.

Indication

• ①Pain in the shoulder and arm, motor impairment of the upper extremity;
• ②scrofula.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.