Jian Liao: TCM Acupoint Guide

Name

Jian Liao (Jianliao)

Location

On the shoulder, posterior to LI-15 Jianyu, in the depression inferior and posterior to the acromion when the arm is abducted.

Needling

• Puncture perpendicularly, 0.7 to 1 cun.
• With the arm abducted, insert perpendicularly towards the center of the axilla, 1 to 1.5 cun.
• Straight insertion for arthritis of the shoulder, with the arm abducted and the needle pointed toward HT-1 Jiquan in the armpit, 1.5 to 2 cun, or join to HT-1 Jiquan. Sensation: distention and soreness throughout the shoulder.
• Slanted insertion, for perifocal inflammation of the shoulder joint, pointed downward, 2 to 3 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness throughout the shoulder or a numb, electric sensation extending toward the fingers.
• Transverse oblique insertion directed distally towards the elbow, 1.5 to 2 cun.
• Moxibustion is applicable.

Actions

• Dispels wind-damp
• Alleviates pain
• Benefits the shoulder joint

Indications

• Pain, heaviness and motor impairment of the shoulder and upper arm
• Urticaria
• Hypertension
• Upper extremity paralysis
• Excessive sweating
• Shoulder bi
• Perifocal inflammation of the shoulder joint
• Hemiplegia
• Goiter
• Numbness, paralysis and pain of the arm
• Shoulder atrophy
• Shoulder inflammation
• Immobility of the shoulder
• Heavy sensation of the shoulder
• Neuralgia of the shoulder and scapula
• Arm lacks strength
• Arm cannot be raised
• Stiff neck
• Headache
• Arthritis of the shoulder

Notes

This is a major local point for the shoulder joint.