Jianjing (GB 21)

Location of Jianjing

Go down until you reach the middle of the shoulder; Jianjing is located at the top of the upper trapezius muscle.
It lies between 2 points: Dazhui and Jianyu.

Therapeutic functions of Jianjing

Jianjing is a major point for making Liver Yang descend; it lowers Liver Yang.
The point is therefore forbidden in pregnant women, as it can induce premature labor.
 

• Jianjing is a local point for disorders of the cervical spine and shoulder ;
• It is used in people with hypertension and for high blood pressure.