SI12 (Bingfeng, “Grasping the Wind”) is the Meeting point of SI, GB, LI, SJ point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly superior to SI11, in the depression when the arm is lifted. It activates the meridian and alleviates pain.
In the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly superior to SI11, in the depression when the arm is lifted.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax.
Activates the meridian and alleviates pain.
Pain in the scapular region, pain in the shoulder and arm, motor impairment of the shoulder joint.
SI12, Bingfeng, is a crucial point for addressing shoulder and scapular pain, especially when accompanied by difficulty raising the arm or a sensation of heaviness. As a meeting point of the Small Intestine, Gallbladder, Large Intestine, and San Jiao meridians, it is particularly effective for complex wind-damp bi syndromes affecting the shoulder joint. It excels at dispelling wind and freeing the channels in the upper limb.
SI12 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI12 (Bingfeng) is located in the center of the suprascapular fossa, directly superior to SI11, in the depression when the arm is lifted.
SI12 activates the meridian and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include pain in the scapular region, pain in the shoulder and arm, motor impairment of the shoulder joint.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
SI12 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).