Acupoints

A Natural TCM Solution for Asthma and Persistent Cough

Activating an acupoint point on your back can help ease the physical and emotional discomforts caused by straining to breathe.
A Natural TCM Solution for Asthma and Persistent Cough
Si15 Si15 Middle Shoulder Shu (Jian Zhong Shu) The Epoch Times
Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
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Respiratory issues are a serious concern in their own right. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic cough or a severe asthma attack, difficulty in breathing can put everything else on pause.

In the United States, approximately 8.9 percent of adults live with asthma, which impacts their health, work, family routines, and the health care system. While inhalers and medications are crucial for management, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) provides additional methods to support respiratory health, including specific acupoints. One such point is Middle Shoulder Shu (Jian Zhong Shu, SI15), located at the base of the neck. This acupoint can help you and your loved ones breathe more easily.

A Classic Point With Practical Benefits

The Jian Zhong Shu point is first documented in the “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing” (“The A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion”) and has a long history of use for treating conditions related to the lungs and upper back. Although it is located near the shoulder blades, this point has a deep energetic connection to the thoracic cavity.
Moreen Liao
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors. She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia. Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.