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rx
point
SI-11: II-11: tian zong
acupuncture
definition
tian zong = celestial gathering; celestial ancestor
breast Shu point (Matsumoto)
location: In the center of the infrascapular fossa, at the junction of the upper and middle third of the distance between the lower border of the spine of the scapula and the inferior angle of the scapula.
actions: induces sudden deep drowsiness and sleep (Finkelstein, p. 35); resolves Tai Yang channel pathogens; stimulates flow of Qi; treats all breast problems, if tender or painful upon palpation (Matsumoto); facilitates lactation; diffuses Qi Stagnation in the chest and lateral costal region; reverses Rebellious Qi; frees the channels and invigorates the collateral vessels; increases strength in arms; reduces swelling; sedates pain
indications: insomnia; parotitis; swelling of lower jaw; tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis; cough; asthma; any breast problem; mastitis; shoulder and scapular pain; neuralgia and numbness in the scapular region; pain in the the lateroposterior aspect of the arm and elbow; neuralgia of the forearm; cannot lift arms
needle technique: perpendicular or oblique insertion, 0.8 - 1.0 cun, producing a sensation of numbness and distension, often extending over the shoulder
moxa: 3 - 5 cones of direct moxa; 5 - 10 minutes of indirect moxa with a pole
combinations:
» with LI-15, TW-14 and GB-34 for inflammation of the shoulder joint (Shanghai, p. 199);
» St-30, GB-22 <-> Sp-21 area and SI-11 are "essential" points for treating breast problems; St-15 <-> St-16 area along with PC-6 and Sp-4, to effect the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), are secondary points; palpation, of course confirms the points' appropriateness (Matsumoto);
» with CV-17, St-18 and SI-1 for insufficient lactation or mastitis (Shanghai, p. 199).
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