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肩貞

Synonyms:
  1. 肩贞
  2. Jianzhen
  3. SI9

Jianzhen
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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.