SI11 (Tianzong, “Celestial Gathering”) is an acupuncture point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located in the infrascapular fossa, at the center of the subscapular fossa, on a line connecting SI10 and SI12. It activates the meridian, alleviates pain, and benefits the breast.
In the infrascapular fossa, at the center of the subscapular fossa, on a line connecting SI10 and SI12.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax.
Activates the meridian, alleviates pain, and benefits the breast.
Pain in the scapular region, pain in the shoulder and arm, mastitis.
SI11, Tianzong, is a key point for pain in the scapular region and shoulder, particularly radiating to the elbow and arm. It is also highly effective for breast disorders, including mastitis, breast distention, and insufficient lactation, due to its proximity and connection to the breast area. Its name, 'Celestial Gathering,' suggests its ability to gather qi to the upper body for local issues.
SI11 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI11 (Tianzong) is located in the infrascapular fossa, at the center of the subscapular fossa, on a line connecting SI10 and SI12.
SI11 activates the meridian, alleviates pain, and benefits the breast. Common clinical indications include pain in the scapular region, pain in the shoulder and arm, mastitis.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
SI11 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).