Bingfeng Point (SI-12 / Grasping Wind)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Bingfeng (SI-12 / Grasping Wind). Learn its benefits for scapular pain, shoulder and back pain, and upper limb immobility – the meeting point of Small Intestine, Sanjiao, and Gallbladder – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Scapular pain with inability to raise the arm.
Precise Location
In the scapular region, at the midpoint of the supraspinous fossa. With the arm raised, directly above Tianzong (SI-11), in the depression of the scapular region.
Location Method
Sit upright or lie prone with the arm raised. The point is at the midpoint of the supraspinous fossa, directly above Tianzong – firm pressure produces a distinct sore and distending sensation.
Massage Method
① Massage: Press and knead with the thumb. ② Moxibustion: Apply mild-warm moxa stick. Press and knead Bingfeng with the thumb about 200 times, or for 3–5 minutes daily, to treat shoulder and back pain. Therapeutic actions: Dispels wind and unblocks the collaterals, relaxes the sinews and relieves pain.
Compatibility
Upper limb immobility: Combine with Tianzong (SI-11).
Efficacy & Actions
This point belongs to the Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian and is the meeting point of the Small Intestine Meridian, the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, and the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian. It dispels wind and unblocks the collaterals, relaxes the sinews and relieves pain. It is a commonly used point for treating shoulder, back, and upper limb disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Bing" means to grasp or hold; "Feng" means wind. Located in the scapular region, this point has the effect of dispelling wind and pathogens – hence the name Bingfeng (Grasping Wind).
