Hypertension，stroke；neurasthenia，nerve palsy；mastitis，dysfunctional uterine bleeding；stiff neck (caused by cold or an awkward sleeping posture)，neck muscle spasm，shoulder pain，stroke sequelae，pediatric paralysis sequelae.Local point for occipital headache, tight trapezius muscles and/or neck/shoulder pain.Phlegm related issues of the head and neck – embolic stroke, neck lumps, swollen lymph nodes, tumors.Phlegm related issues of the breast and chest – mastitis, breast abscess, asthma, dyspnea.Stongly influence Qi downward – useful for rebellious Qi, cough.Contraindicated in Pregnancy, useful for difficult labor, retained placenta.Gao Wu felt that balancing GB 21’s strong descending action with ST 36’s strong centering action is important.
Connecting CV Healing System: Release the neck and shoulders and descend energy.