Jianzhongshu (SI15)
Jianzhongshu (SI15), “Central Shoulder Shu”, is a point on the Small Intestine meridian. It is point 15 of the 19 on the channel. Diffuses the Lung, descends rebellious Qi and eases the neck.
Location
In the upper back, level with the lower border of the C7 spinous process, 2 cun lateral to the posterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Diffuses the Lung, descends rebellious Qi and eases the neck.
Traditional indications
- Cough
- Asthma
- Neck stiffness
- Shoulder pain
- Blurred vision
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
Needle obliquely: the apex of the lung lies beneath.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- ST12 Quepen (Stomach): Asthma, Cough, Shoulder pain
- BL42 Pohu (Bladder): Asthma, Cough, Shoulder pain
- LU7 Lieque (Lung): Asthma, Cough, Neck stiffness
- BL11 Dazhu (Bladder): Cough, Neck stiffness
- BL41 Fufen (Bladder): Neck stiffness, Shoulder pain
- LU2 Yunmen (Lung): Cough, Shoulder pain
Point profile
- Code
- SI15
- Pinyin name
- Jiān Zhōng Shū
- Characters
- 肩中俞
- Translation
- Central Shoulder Shu
- Meridian
- Small Intestine
- Element
- Fire
- Topics
- Cough, Neck, Shoulder
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
