Location acupuncture point Di 16
Location:
With the arm raised sideways, in the dimple between the outer (acromial) end of the clavicle and the scapula bone (spina scapulae). The acupuncture point is located in a palpable depression.
Big Bone — Jù Gŭ
This acupuncture point is a major point in the treatment of shoulder and arm pain, along with LI 15. Apart from this, it also has a positive influence on the lungs, promoting the descent of lung qi and opening the chest. This is because the lung qi should be able to flow downward. That is, it is helpful for dyspnea (shortness of breath), cough and asthma, provided that the lack of descending function of the lungs is the problem.
Application: 
30 seconds 
vigorous
30 seconds 
vigorous
Name:
- 巨骨 (jù gŭ)
- LI 16
- Großer Knochen
Helps with:
Colon strengthening, pain in the upper arm, Shoulder problems
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Large Intestine
Element:
Metal
Assignment:
Yang 
Organ time:
5 to 7 o'clock
Category:
Classical acupuncture point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Routing clearing
- Opens the thorax
- Promotes the descent of the lung qi
- Moves the blood locally
Contraindication:
None
None
Together with the acupuncture point Di 15, the Di 16 point is one of the most effective points for the treatment of shoulder pain.
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Alternatively, you can press this point with the round end.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point LI 16 is pressed with the middle finger for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (2 to 3 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled obliquely backwards; from 0.8 to 1.5 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
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Features: element metal
- Fall
- Sharp
- Vests
- Nose
- Mourning
- Clarity
- Lung
- Large Intestine