San Jiao 15 (SJ 15)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Tianliao, HeavenlY Crevice (Bone-Hole)
Location
Midway between Jianjing (GB 21) and Quyuan (SI 13) on the superior angle of the scapula.
Indications
Paiin in the shoulder and elbow, stiffness of the neck.
Traditional Action
Dispels wind and eliminates damp, frees the channels and quickens the connecting vessels, relieves pain.
Contraindications
References:
Maciocia, Giovanni. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone, 1989
O’Connor, John and Bensky, Dan, trans. Acupuncture, A Comprehensive Text. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1981
Xinnong, Cheng, et al. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 1987.