SI12 (Bingfeng, “Bingfeng”) is the Meeting point of SI, GB, LI, SJ point of the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. It is located on the scapula, in the depression directly superior to the center of the spine of the scapula. This point is located in a distinct hollow that appears when the arm is abducted. It expels wind, activates the channel, and alleviates pain in the shoulder and scapula.
On the scapula, in the depression directly superior to the center of the spine of the scapula. This point is located in a distinct hollow that appears when the arm is abducted.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion towards the medial or lateral side, 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Deep insertion is contraindicated to avoid pneumothorax.
Expels wind, activates the channel, and alleviates pain in the shoulder and scapula.
Shoulder pain, inability to raise the arm.
Bingfeng is a primary local point for treating pain and motor impairment of the shoulder and scapular region. Its name, 'Grasping the Wind,' highlights its efficacy in addressing conditions caused by wind, such as sudden stiffness or pain. It is frequently used for rotator cuff issues, frozen shoulder, and general scapular pain, especially when lifting the arm is difficult.
Classical text; the translation was prepared with AI and is not clinical advice.
《醫學綱目·刺灸》 Yīxué Gāngmù · Cìjiǔ — Outline of Medicine: Needling and Moxibustion, Lou Ying, 1565 · 卷之八·陰陽臟腑部 · 穴法下 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
秉風二穴，在肩上小髃骨後，舉臂有空處，手太陽陽明手足少陽之會。 針入五分，可灸五壯According to this text, SI12 lies on the shoulder behind the small bone, where a hollow appears when the arm is raised; it is a meeting point of the hand Taiyang and Yangming and the hand and foot Shaoyang. Needle 0.5 cun; moxibustion 5 cones is permitted.
《針方六集》 Zhēnfāng Liùjí — Six Collections on Needling, Wu Kun, 1618 · 卷之一·神照集 · 手太陽小腸經圖穴十三 · 手太陽小腸經所發一十九穴 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
秉風二穴，夾天髎在外肩上小髃骨後，舉臂有空。 手陽明太陽、手足少陽之會，舉臂取之。 《針經》刺入五分，灸五壯According to this text, SI12 lies outside Tianliao (TE15), on the shoulder behind the small bone, where a hollow appears when the arm is raised, and is located with the arm raised; the Zhenjing gives needling 0.5 cun and moxibustion 5 cones.
《針灸甲乙經》 Zhēnjiǔ Jiǎyǐ Jīng — Systematic Classic of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, c. 256–282 · 卷10 · Source: Wikisource ↗
肩痛不可舉，天容及秉風主之The text records that SI12, together with Tianrong (SI17), was used for shoulder pain with inability to raise the arm.
《針方六集》 Zhēnfāng Liùjí — Six Collections on Needling, Wu Kun, 1618 · 卷之五·紛署集 · 肩凡二十八穴第十三 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
秉風二穴，治肩痛不能舉動The text records that SI12 was used for shoulder pain with inability to lift or move the arm.
SI12 is one of 19 points on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
SI12 (Bingfeng) is located on the scapula, in the depression directly superior to the center of the spine of the scapula. This point is located in a distinct hollow that appears when the arm is abducted.
SI12 expels wind, activates the channel, and alleviates pain in the shoulder and scapula. Common clinical indications include shoulder pain, inability to raise the arm.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion towards the medial or lateral side, 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Deep insertion is contraindicated to avoid pneumothorax. Caution: Overlies the thoracic cavity — risk of PNEUMOTHORAX. Needle obliquely or transversely, never deeply or perpendicularly toward the chest wall.
SI12 is a point on the Small Intestine Channel Meridian (Shǒu Tài Yáng Xiǎo Cháng Jīng).