Jianliao (TE14)
Jianliao (TE14), “Shoulder Crevice”, is a point on the San Jiao (Triple Burner) meridian. It is point 14 of the 23 on the channel. Dispels Wind-Damp from the shoulder and unblocks the channel.
Location
On the shoulder, in the depression posterior to the acromion when the arm is abducted, behind LI15.
Functions according to tradition
Dispels Wind-Damp from the shoulder and unblocks the channel. Main shoulder point together with LI15.
Traditional indications
- Shoulder pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Restricted arm mobility
- Arm pain
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
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.
- SI9 Jianzhen (Small Intestine): Frozen shoulder, Shoulder pain
- ST38 Tiaokou (Stomach): Frozen shoulder, Shoulder pain
- HT2 Qingling (Heart): Arm pain, Shoulder pain
- LI15 Jianyu (Large Intestine): Shoulder pain
- BL41 Fufen (Bladder): Shoulder pain
- GB22 Yuanye (Gallbladder): Shoulder pain
Point profile
- Code
- TE14
- Pinyin name
- Jiān Liáo
- Characters
- 肩髎
- Translation
- Shoulder Crevice
- Meridian
- San Jiao (Triple Burner)
- Element
- Fire
- Topics
- Shoulder, Pain Relief
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.
