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Jianjing (GB 21)

Location

Midway between Dazhui (GV 14) and the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder.

Indications
  • Pain and rigidity of the neck, pain in the shoulder and back, motor impairment of the arm
  • Mastitis, scrofula, apoplexy
  • Insufficient lactation, difficult labor
Contraindications: 
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Applications
  • Regulates qi, activates the channel, alleviates pain
  • Transforms and descends phlegm, dissipates nodules
  • Benefits the breasts, expedites delivery
Techniques

Needle perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 cun. Deep insertion is not advisable as it may puncture the lung.