San Jiao Channel Flashcards
Where does the SJ channel begin
ulnar aspect of tip of the ring finger
SJ primary channel meets with which zang fu
SJ + PC
San Jiao 1
Needling
Actions
Indications
Jing Well and Metal Point
Needling: perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally .1 to .2 cun or prick to bleed
Actions: Clears upper jiao heat; benefits the ears and tongue; activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications: tinnitus, deafness, febrile disease, congested heat of the SJ
San Jiao 2
Needling
Actions
Indications
Ying Spring and Water Point
Needling: perpendicular .3 to .5
Actions: disperses upper jiao heat and benefits the ears;clams the spirit; activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, earache, dry eyes, red face
San Jiao 3
Needling
Actions
Indications
Shu Stream and Wood point
Needling: perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally .5 to 1 cun
Actions: clears heat; benefits the ears; clears the head and eyes; activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications: tinnitus, one sided headache, vertigo, itching of the body and face
San Jiao 4
Needling
Actions
Indications
Yuan Source point
Needling: slightly oblique proximal insertion .3 to .5 cun or transverse insertion toward the radial side of the wrist beneath the tendons .5 to 1 cun
Actions: relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain; clears hear
Indications: wasting and thirsting disorder; febrile disease with absence of sweating; swelling and pain of the neck
San Jiao 5
Needling
Actions
Indications
Lou Connecting Pt/ Confluent point of Yang Linking
Needling: slightly oblique insertion toward the ulnar side or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, .5 to 1.5 cun. Joined through needling to P6
Actions: expels wind and releases the exterior; benefits the head and ears; opens the yang linking vessel; clears hear; activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications: chills and fever, febrile disease, deafness, tinnitus, itching of the ear, constipation
San Jiao 6
Needling
Actions
Indications
Jing River and Fire point
Needling: slightly oblique insertion toward the ulnar side or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, .5 to 1.5 cun. Joined through needling to P5
Actions: regulates qi and clears heat in the three jiao; benefits the chest and lateral costal region; mvoes the stool; benefits the voice; activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications: abdominal pain, heart pain and oppression of the chest, cough with redness and heat of the face, constipation blockage of the CV in women
San Jiao 7
Needling
Actions
Indications
Xi Cleft point
Needling: slightly oblique insertion toward the ulnar side or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, .5 to 1.5 cun.
Actions: clears the SJ channel and benefits the ears
Indications: Deafness, tinnitus, epilepsy, pain of the skin and flesh
San Jiao 8
Needling
Actions
Indications
heavy influence on yang energy
Needling: slightly oblique insertion toward the ulnar side or oblique proximal or distal insertion towards the elbow or wrist respectively, .5 to 1.5 cun.
Actions: clears the SJ channel; activates the channel and alleviates pain; treats yang qi
Indications: sudden deafness, sudden loss of voice, inability to move the arm
San Jiao 9
Needling
Actions
Indications
Needling: perpendicular or oblique proximal or distal insertion toward the elbow or wrist respectively 1 to 2 cun
Actions: benefits the throat and ears
Indications: sudden loss of voice; sudden tinnitus, obstruction of the throat
**San Jiao 10
Needling
Actions
Indications
He Sea and Earth Point
*Powerful calming point
Needling: perpendicular .5 to 1 cun
Actions: transforms phlegm and dissipates nodules (swollen glands); regulates qi and descends rebellion; calms the spirit; clears heat from the SJ channel; activates the channels and alleviates pain
Indications: scrofula, coughing phlegm, coughing and vomiting pus and blood, chest painful obstruction with heart pain, pain of the shoulder
San Jiao 11
Needling
Actions
Indications
Needling: perpendicular insertion .5 to 1 cun
Actions: activates the channel and dispels wind damp; clears damp hear
Indications: painful obstruction of the shoulder and arm, fixed painful obstruction, headache
San Jiao 12
Needling
Actions
Indications
Needling: perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 2 cun
Actions: activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications: pain of the shoulder and arm, stiffness and pain of nape and back with inability to turn the head, wind painful obstruction
San Jiao 13
Needling
Actions
Indications
Meeting point of SJ and the yang linking vessel
Needling: perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 2 cun
Actions: regulates qi and transforms phlegm; activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications: goiter, scrofula, chills and fever, eye diseases, weakness and pain of the shoulder and arm
San Jiao 14
Needling
Actions
Indications
*Usually coupled with LI 15 for any shoulder issues
Needling- with arm abducted, perpendicular insertion directed towards the centre of the axilla, 1 to 1.5 cunor transverse oblique insertion directed distally towards the elbow 1.5 to 2 cun
Actions: Dispels wind damp (ex. bursitis); alleviates pain and benefits the shoulder pain
Indications: shoulder pain, heaviness of the shoulder with inability to raise the arm, numbness, bursitis
San Jiao 15
Needling
Actions
Indications
Meeting point of SJ and GB with Yang Linking
SJ 15 and GB 21 for tension of neck at top of traps
Needling: oblique insertion directed according to the clinical manifestations .5 to 1 cun
Actions: dispels wind damp, activates the channel and alleviates pain; unbinds the chest and regulates qi
Indications: tension of the nape of neck, agitation and oppression of the chest, heat and fullness of the chest, pain of the shoulder and arm
San Jiao 16
Needling
Actions
Indications
Point of Window of Heaven
Needling: perpendicular .5 to 1 cun
Actions: benefits head and sense organs; regulates and descends qi
Indications: sudden deafness, wind dizziness, swelling of the submandibular region
San Jiao 17
Needling
Actions
Indications
Meeting point of SJ and GB
Needling: perpendicular insertion, directed towards the opposite ear .5 to 1 cun
Actions: benefits the ears, eliminates wind, clears heat, activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, discharge from the ear, deviation of the mouth and eye, lockjaw
San Jiao 18
Needling
Actions
Indications
Needling: subcutaneous insertion along the course of the channel .3 to .5 cun or prick to bleed
Actions: benefits the ears; calms fright and pacifies
Indications: tinnitus, deafness, head wind, infantile fright epilepsy, clonic spasm, fright and fear
San Jiao 19
Needling
Actions
Indications
Needling: subcutaneous insertion along the course of the channel .3 to .5 cun or prick to bleed
Actions: benefits the ears and clears heat, calms fright and relieves tetany
Indications: deafness, tinnitus, ear pain, tetany, fright and fear
San Jiao 20
Needling
Actions
Indications
meeting point of SJ, SI, and GB
Needling: transverse insert .5 to 1.5 cun
Actions: benefits ears, benefits the teeth, gums and lips, clears heat
Indications: tinnitus, deafness, TMJ, toothache
*San Jiao 21
Needling
Actions
Indications
Needling: inferior oblique insertion, slightly posteriorly .5 to 1 cun
Actions: benefits the ears, clears heat
Indications: tinnitus, deafness, TMJ
San Jiao 22
Needling
Actions
Indications
Meeting Point of SJ, GB, and SI
Needling: transverse insertion .3 to .5 cun
Actions: expels wind and alleviates pain
Indications: tinnitus, pain and heaviness of the head, headache, nasal discharge
San Jiao 23
Needling
Actions
Indications
Needling: transverse insertion, medially along the eyebrow or psoteriorly .5 to 1 cun
Actions: eliminates wind and alleviates pain; benefits the eyes
Indications: one sided headache, deviation of face and eyes, aversion to wind and cold, blurred vision
